I'm not sure if introversion and depression go together. What I have to say is more about introversion than depression.

I am introverted. And I don't care to be with crowds of people. I like having a good friend or two; or a little more. I just don't enjoy being with groups (like cliques), a family with kids especially, and couples (unless they include me in).

My only friend that I have now does not understand my feelings about this.
There had been times when I talk to him about being in with kids he tells me that I'm wrong for feeling that way. Also there are times when he'd like to go somewhere and I don't want to go to a particular place because it's crowded. He doesn't mind it. I do! I usually do not like being with a group of young kids because they are way too noisy for me. On top of that, I never wanted to have kids for myself.

Does anyone else feel that way?

[Skeezyks]

Hello will19: The Skeezyks is pretty-much generally reclusive. I won't go anywhere near any place there is a crowd. And I also don't want to be anywhere near kids. I cherish peace & quiet. I'm an older person though. So that does make it easier. However, I've never liked being in crowds of people. Yes, I think it is difficult for people who like crowds & noise to understand how those of us who don't feel. I don't know what the answer to that is though. I suppose that's just the way it is...

[Fuzzybear]

[TheOriginalMe]

Are there places you and your friend like to visit where kids would be unlikely to go? Or if they were there they would be expected to behave appropriately? An art gallery or museum perhaps? I don't like places where kids run riot, I was brought up to behave nicely and the world has changed and I haven't kept up with those changes. I empathise with how you feel, it is hard.

[BrazenApogee]

Everyone is different. I am introverted and have had to accept that doing the extroverted things just make me miserable. That's ok. I explain myself a lot to my friends when this happens. I join in the low key things happily. I am not wrong, just different. Sometimes people don't understand me, but I have no control over how they receive me. It's ok to be me.

It's ok to be you too

Originally Posted by TheOriginalMe

Are there places you and your friend like to visit where kids would be unlikely to go? Or if they were there they would be expected to behave appropriately? An art gallery or museum perhaps? I don't like places where kids run riot, I was brought up to behave nicely and the world has changed and I haven't kept up with those changes. I empathise with how you feel, it is hard.

There may be. But it's just crowds in general that I'm not crazy about; with or without kids. The biggest complaint I have about where kids are is at the pool area where I live.

[speckofdust]

Yes, I totally get how you feel! Including the kid aspect. Much of what you describe lines up with the definition of introversion. Many extroverts have a difficult time understanding the need to have small circles of friends, solitude as recharging, the discomfort of large groups/crowds, etc. Just as introverts may find it hard to understand the extrovert's needs. You are certainly not alone! I believe there are stats that show about 25-50% of the population is comprised of introverts. There are degrees of introversion, as well.