[Victoria'smom]

It's not my meds but I'm down right almost silence all the time. My conversations are yes/no or short sentences. It's ruining my relationships. I try not to label my symptoms but this is ruining my life. How do I fix this because it's seriously ruining my life. please don't say "just talk more" because I have nothing to say. I've always been quiet in public but at home it's never like this at home.

[Standup2me]

Are you just a quiet person?
How is it ruining your life?
I am the same way, and I hear "I wish you'd talk more" from hubby all of the time, but it is just not in my character to be talkative.
I often wish that talkative people would just shut up.

[Victoria'smom]

Everyone thinks I'm mad at them for not talking. Even in therapy I'm often silent.

[bizi]

maybe you could read current events and suggest or talk about what you have read. Could be a conversation starter????
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[Sunflower123]

This sounds like something it's best to work out with your therapist. Good luck and best wishes.

[Victoria'smom]

I usually avoid current events because they're sad but I'll try.

Could you indirectly encourage other people to lead the conversation?

Like, if they ask, "do you like cake?", you're going to give your one-word answer of yes or no. Then, instead of being silent, you can try saying to them, "what about you?"

You could also give compliments so that you don't seem angry. "By the way, wow! I really like those shoes!" Then ask questions like "where'd you get them?" etc etc.. That's a good way to start a convo in my experience. People like being complimented and you come across as really friendly

[Victoria'smom]

I'll try that but it's family who notice the most.

[Wild Coyote]

I've been going through this, too.
Everyone thinks I'm upset and I am not thinking anything.

My pdoc thought I might be overly medicated and switched some things around. I don't know as that was the answer. I am slowly talking more; yet, still not enough for everyone.

I can be somewhat quiet by nature, as it is.


WC

[HarryKovert]

I think it's a classic symptom of depression.

A lack of thought / feeling / pleasure translates to a lack of conversation.

Stay strong as it will improve eventually

[hopeless2015]

I'm not a big talker myself but when depressed I isolate and talk even less. Hugs

[Victoria'smom]

I'm most likely slightly depressed. I'm not second guessing myself, which could be good or bad.