[SS8282]

For the past month or so, I've been feeling the need to hide from people, actually, I have been. I didn't want to go to work, but of course I did, and a tiny thing, anything, can set me off crying. Yet, I don't feel as if I'm depressed. Just very vulnerable, fragile. dunno.

[LILITH]

Dear SS8282, I am sorry that you feeling that way. I too am having a problem with not wanting to go out of the house..... I wonder if it is something about the time of year.........Hope you are feeling better soon.....

[AmandaK]

It is quite normal to feel that way. It is a slight sign of depression, but nothing too crazy... yet. Being able to talk to people about it is a strong step forward. This will pass... time is all you can give it.

just wanna give you my support in recovering from depression ((((((((((((((SS))))))))))

[Lexicon78]

A few months ago the same thing started happening to me, too. Very sensitive, isolating, and just wanting to hide from the world...and I'm still there.

Try to hang in there. Many of us can completely relate and if you need someone to talk to feel free to PM me, K?

I'm there too on the wanting to hide - but on Friday I ended up crying at work and two colleagues reached out to me. It showed me that there are people out there who are willing to bridge that gap. They really helped me too.

[SS8282]

Thanks, Lilith. I'm not sure if it's seasonal. I don't mind going out by myself to the mall or something. What bothers me is when I have to concentrate to work and deal with people at work. In fact, socializing is what I don't really want to do. Takes so much energy. Sorry.

[SS8282]

Hope you're right, Amanda, that this will pass - very soon. I'm falling behind at work, and got into a bit of trouble cuz I couldn't catch up.

[SS8282]

Thank you (((((((((((((((((((((esther)))))))))))))

[SS8282]

Thank you. I didn't realize so many people feel the same. I wish I can get out of this funk.

[SS8282]

Caroline, it's great that you have coworkers who understand. I'm usually alone in the office, if not, my co-workers are men. Don't dare to cry in front of them.

[dsh74]

I would like to go do something with someone, but there really isn't anyone to do anything with, for me, right now. I hate doing things alone. I would probably feel the same as you, if I worked around a lot of people though. I definitely need my times alone, but don't like too much of it. That's lonely, boring, etc.

[SS8282]

I like being alone, but, like you, sometimes I want to do things with someone. However, I'm comfy with only a couple of people. Group scares me.

Lately, though. being alone helps me feel safe, and more relaxed. Talking to people, even on the phone is hard. sigh.

[cherybery]

((((((((((((((((((((SS)))))))))))))))))))))))
I feel for you. I go through periods of this as well. Where I just want to shelter myself from everyone and everything. For me it is almost self nurturing where others may view it as unhealthy. I tend to focus alot on myself during this time and what is going on in my own life. With the type of work I do I feel like I lose all focus on myself and end up quitting a job because I worry about hurting others. I find the way you are feeling is very "cycling"
Hope you feel better soon!
HUGS
Cher

[SS8282]

Thanks for the hugs.

I've been thinking of quiting my job. Not because of hurting people but because I'm not good enough, and I'm just tired, and afraid to go to work. Wish this cycling will stop soon.

((((((((cher))))))))))))