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Originally Posted by Scooter9
My family and friends have noticed that I have become really quiet over the past year or so.
I hardly speak in social situations and am also quiet at home. I speak only when I feel I really have to speak and then it's just the few words necessary to get my point across.
I'm not fearful of speaking. I just literally have nothing to say unless I feel I absolutely have to say something.
This causes problems for me at work, at home and in social situations. People are uncomfortable with having someone around that's silent and not contributing in any way to the conversation that's going on.
It becomes a major problem when I'm alone with someone who's trying to have a conversation with me.
I think it might be related to anxiety I've been experiencing for years now, along with the depression.
I'm wondering if any of you experience anything similar? What do you do to cope?
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I drove my best pal of 51 years insane when I visited him in Seattle recently. He introduced me to a delightful work pal of his and we sat on Lake Union in the sun and had a "chat." Except, I apparently said only the following words over about 30 minutes: "Oh, me? I am retired from healthcare."
So, I get it. I believe for me this is primarlily depression rather than anxiety, but that is just me. Perhaps yours is a combo or something, but I do believe depression is at the root of this for many of us. What is your current anti-depression med situation and how do you feel it is working for you?
Hugs and support. You know, there are some newish depression meds that can ofen help when other stuff does not...
Hugs!!!!