I find it absolutely exhausting to be around most people, to act normal, to socialize is like a chore to me. I feel like I have to try 100 times harder to keep up. Perky people are especially difficult for me, I just don't have the energy or ability to relate or handle them.

We have to try to be understanding of them/accept them if we expect them to be understanding of us, our depression and so on.

I've gotten to the point where I have isolated myself pretty good to avoid people, I don't suggest this. As much as I don't want to be around people I still become severely lonely.

Just try to be patient with them and understand they are different than you, that is all we can do.