Hello & Welcome, Armstrong452! It is possible for a loner to become depressed and lonely.
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Originally Posted by Armstrong452
Any ways to just let go of all my negative thoughts about myself and what others may think so I can open up more to people?
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Letting Go of Negative Thoughts about Oneself: Many cognitive retraining techniques exist, and of course there's therapy. All of that takes time, though.
Opening Up More to Others: You may have to pursue this
at the same time as you're working on the other. Here's a PsychCentral article to consider:
The Three Factors of Loneliness, by Karyn Hall
Armstrong, how severe are your "social anxiety and manic depression" symptoms? Have you seen a doctor?
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