Alone

[DaisyDexterMom]

Has anyone been surrounded by people yet felt so alone? At work, at home, with friends...it doesn't matter. It seems like the only one I can depend on is myself, but that scares me.

[Hidden]

Absolutely. Depression causes us to isolate ourselves mentally.

Being around others physically doesn't alleviate the feelings of being alone.

The beauty of this site is that it lets ud know how common this feeling is...and even though we think we are the only one going through this...there is an army of people who understand and know exactly how you feel.

[DaisyDexterMom in reply to Hidden]

That is exactly what I was trying to articulate! I think I need to practice being more in the moment. Get out of the darkness that always is threatening and focus on the company I am with. Seems like such a simple thing to do, yet it's not so easy for me! Thanks Dominic!

[Hidden in reply to DaisyDexterMom]

It isn't easy for me either...for any of us. We fixate on ourselves...

My saying is "you can't hide from the inside." It is a war with our own thoughts and fears.

But have you ever wondered, how many of those around us, are dealing with the same chaotic thought process?

I used to joke that everyone should have a label, or a Native American Name, that let us know who we were dealing with. Imagine introducing yourself as "Hi, I'm Depressed N Anxious" or "I'm Sad N Lonely"

And getting a response like "Good to meet you, I'm Two-Faced Liar."

It sure would simplify things...

[DaisyDexterMom in reply to Hidden]

You are right, if we had a label I think we would be living in a more compassionate society. Being depressed lends itself to being somewhat isolated, at least for me anyway. Even among my friends I tend not to discuss my depression. I have a fear of them getting tired of hearing about it or not truly understanding it. That's one of the reasons why I am grateful to have run across this site. If only I could "shed" this illness.

[Hidden in reply to DaisyDexterMom]

The odd thing about depression is that we do have good days...weeks, where we feel normal and happy.

But once the depression hits, all of that is forgotten. We dwell only on the here and now when the here and now is terrible.

Sometimes I wake up in a great mood and by noon I am a basketcase of dark thoughts.

Always give tomorrow a chance.

You are not alone.

[DaisyDexterMom in reply to Hidden]

And you have made my day better. All good things to think about. You are very wise!

[Hidden in reply to DaisyDexterMom]

You are worth it!

You matter.

[Wannachange01]

We are all going through this.. When we are in group we feel alone because we didn't talk much and think about self there is no one to listen your word. We want good listener. But in actual we have to practice talk high tone and never expected that they all listen to you. Even one person listen to you is enough for us

[DaisyDexterMom in reply to Wannachange01]

Yes, that is so very true.

[Hidden]

Same!! Except for my daughter who lives 3 hours away, she’s my best friend...

[DaisyDexterMom in reply to Hidden]

That's wonderful you have a close relationship with your daughter!

[Hidden in reply to DaisyDexterMom]

Yes! It’s a great feeling, wish she lived closer 😊

[Txnut60]

Get friends that have seen your dirty underwear. Those are real friends!

[Sunnidayz1 in reply to Txnut60]

Good one! Thanks for making me laugh😂😂