>> If that is what you mean, then would {more} reconnections give more reliefe from depression?

I don't think it is that simple.

Maybe the best way to put it is that while reconnecting with people won't cure depression, it is true IMO that disconnecting deepens the depression. So while you are working on other methods of relieving depression, it can be helpful to fight the (false) sense of lonliness through isolation when you can recognize it, and a way to do that is to maintain contact with friends even though that is hard to do.

I think it is in the same category of staying in bed all day when you have depression. That is the worst thing you can do when you are depressed, and is also one of the hardest things not to do (for some people). So while staying out of bed won't cure your depression, it is important to try to stay out of bed as one part of your plan to relieve it.

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Greenleaves, how are you doing? I hope you are OK. Is this still relevant for you? I would like to suggest we start a new topic to discuss this more, unless you are interested and are enjoying the replies. I can assure you that I haven't forgotten about you, I think about you while I am responding here, and I hope you are doing better.