Has anyone ever felt

[CoryTrevor]

Like they want to be around other people but couldn’t possibly bear to be with other people at the same time?

This morning I finally reached out to a friend to tell her what was going on with me after 4 weeks since this bout with anxiety and depression began. I wanted to tell her to come over and hang out, but as much as I’d love that the mere thought of it makes me anxious.

Anyone else felt like this?

[Reading_Rando]

Only all the time. I think other people can be like mirrors. When we are depressed other people can sometimes be more emotionally responsive to our pain than we can be to ourselves. I think this is terrifying because it forces us to look at our own pain in ways we dont want to. It's terrifying for me anyway.

[DodgeDhanda]

All the time & sometimes I want to annihilated idiots who are classed as human too. I regularly keep others at a distance & I find it suits me fine . I do allow a few people in my life but those I trust & the rest I'm happy to keep away.

Now there is nothing wrong with the way you feel or react as you need to take ur safety seriously too BUT do try to get out amongst the public & if you don't like or to go as long as you can before you get a flare up , then head home to safety , I've done it before now in supermarket , where I've got items in my trolley , felt anxious & just walked away got into my car & went home & felt safe once I got home . Now I see what my mood is like before I decide to go out. Your emotions are important too.

[Rafiki11]

I want to be around certain people. 🤪 But a lot of people annoy me.

I want to be around people who don’t judge my imperfections. Empathetic people. People who don’t pretend to be perfect.

If your friend is like that, fight through the anxiety and invite her over. It will be good for your soul.

[JP8810]

Yes. It is not uncommon. Sometimes we play things out too far in our head. As much as we desire human interaction, if we have fear in the back of our head saying something like: 'what if an argument starts' or 'what if they think im boring'. If that happens, just realize its meaningless noise in you head and charge forward with your plans.

[FearIsALiar]

Totally know the feeling. Best thing to do is to push yourself. Don’t let anxiety ruin a good time!

[NoHoWarrior]

I feel this all the time. I've pushed through it and it was a good decision. Although, I could see the confusion and frustration in my friends face. She is not a trained mental health worker, so she did not know how to help me. I did not discuss my depression with her or ask for help, but it was quite obvious I was suffering. In the end, it may have been unfair to her. Still wavering on the subject.

[CoryTrevor in reply to NoHoWarrior]

Exactly how I felt with my friend. I opened up to her about what was going on with me understanding that she wouldn’t get it, but she’s a friend and was happy to listen. She told me to call her anytime and she’s checked in on me a few times.I initially didn’t want to say anything to her, but that’s just me feeling shame and guilt. Our friends love us and want to be there for us even if there’s nothing they can do but listen.