Hi, you sound so much like me right now. Except for the fact I'm much older. But isolate myself also, but long for people to reach out to me and offer support. I guess I'm hoping they won't give up and will try to coax me out of this state I'm in. No, people don't get it. Don't bother trying to explain your depression symptoms to people that are not depressed, you will end up frustrated and hurt. I have stopped sharing with people. It just makes things worse for me anyway. I feel like there is no point also. Don't quite no what the answer is either. I am on meds, just started today and I'm told it could take 6 months or more to feel any better. I don't know if I have 6 months patience. I really have just about had it. It is scary to be going through this and have no support. I am going to start seeing a counselor. Right now I don't work so I see nobody except a bf who is barely home. I think its helpful for you to be at work, you are getting out and being around people. But they are not professionals. Seek help with a professional therapist. Look in the yellow pages or online under mental health services for your area. It may just help. Don't let it get to the point where you are not able to even function like me. I have really fallen and don't know how to get myself back up. Don't let it get to that point, please. Hope you will consider what I said. Take Care. Bree Marie