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Originally Posted by zinco14532323
Depression and anxiety are very debilitating diseases. When I am very depressed I feel a huge empty void in my brain. A part of it doesn't function. I get social anxiety and never leave the house. If it is all being successfully treated I am pretty normal in all aspects.
Are you being treated at all?
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No treatment. Can't afford it. No insurance.
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Originally Posted by flours
being smart or stupid seems to be very important to you. what are the things that you can't do? can you give an example?
who cares if you are smart or stupid. it's at least not important for socializing, I guess. of course that depends on the people you meet and if they are very judgmental.
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An example- Leaving the house alone. Ordering stuff. Filling out various documents. Knowing what to do in situations instead of getting hollow-head syndrome. Remembering important numbers. Knowing who to call for things. Banking. etc etc etc the list goes on.
Intelligence is very important with socializing. If you're not smart enough to do basic things then you can't socialize because the basis of a conversation is how you are doing with your life. "What do you do."
When you introduce yourself to people. They want to know what you do with your life. If you're too stupid to do anything then they get thrown off and think something is wrong with you.
They will quickly try to find a way to get away from you.
I've yet to meet a non-judgmental person. Everyone is judgmental whether they say they are or not. Many will say they aren't as a means to make themselves look better to their peers. They lie though.
You can't have a conversation if you're ability to hold information about various subjects is limited.
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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear
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Thank you
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Originally Posted by TheOriginalMe
With treatment, things can improve, it isn't easy and it will be a lifelong battle. A couple of months ago I was feeling hopeless, I had no expectation of remission. Like you I'm good with words but perceive myself as socially illiterate. Depression erodes and undermines, it takes away and destroys, but with the right defenses (meds, therapy) it can be held back and the damage repaired. I was wrong about myself and I hope your situation changes for the better too.
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I basically have to be stumbling around from some med or alcohol to feel okay around people.
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Originally Posted by Idiot17
(((((Hugs)))))
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Thanks