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Originally Posted by wildflower120
I have the same issues. I’m very much an introvert, but with depression, I feel like I have completely loss any social skills. At work, I have to have forced interactions with my coworkers. Plus I really dislike my job, which makes it harder. At times, interacting with coworkers, feels like a job within a job. I live 500 miles away from my family (just my mom). And I don’t have any close friends where I currently live. There are times when I wish I had friends to hang out with. But, when I do try to be social, I can’t wait to get back home be alone.
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Hi Wildflower. I understand your situation. It sounds very similar to mine. I am 3000 miles away from any close family members and have not made any friends where I currently live. I moved for a job relocation but as depression sets in I also find it very hard to socialize. I am also an introvert and was shy as a kid. Although I thought I had grown out of the shyness, it seems like it has returned with this latest bout with depression. I avoid talking at work as much as I can.
At home I feel more social but only when my depression isn't bad.
I think the best thing for me when I am depressed is to socialize because it does make me feel better but when I am depressed the last thing I want to do is socialize so it's a constant battle but it can be won.