Hello,

I always thought my anxiety was generalized, but until recently, I've noticed major changes in the way I view my coworkers. I am currently off on an extended sick leave for major depression and anxiety.

While I was at my job, however, I would always feel intimidated by my coworkers. The main intimidation was their ability to socialize. They all had some sort of a life, whereas for me it was always hard to get up every single day, go to work, and then do almost nothing when I got home because I was so tired. I didn't have energy to have a 'life', such as socializing with others. The only people I socialize with from time to time are my immediate family members.

Did anyone feel this way? Intimidated by the social crowd at work? I always felt like such an odd ball. Everyone else would spend their weekends at dinner parties, or going out to a movie, walking in the park, etc. I could not do such things, and upon reflection, it's probably because I was fighting the energy-sapping demon of depression/anxiety.