Oh my, what a different train of thought I have...

To me, reading is one of the most VALUABLE things a person can do with their time. Reading fiction, reading science, reading scripture, reading magazines... because they all represent the desire to gather knowledge, whether that be technical knowledge or a better understanding of the human condition.

I have been largely unable to read because of my depression. I just can't concentrate.

I have to admit one of the small prejudices that I hold against people is people who seem to proclaim proudly that they don't read. My old boss use to brag that he wasn't curious about anything. To me that is like not being alive.

Reading is fundamental.

Don't worry about the things you can't do. Lots of people don't have obvious talents like being artistic. Lots of people have fears that limit their daily life. As depressed people, these often hit us in combination and leave us with very little hope. I think being able to read, and taking advantage of that is a wondererful thing. If you want to be more social that is something that you can work on, but do so because it is something you think will improve your life, not because it would be a "waste" not to.

I am extremely shy and I am trying to work on that. People here know I have been going out on the weekends which is a huge step for me... but I still can't bring myself to talk to anyone or meet anyone or make any friends. I know it is hard.

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