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[Lindsr3]

Hi I’m 26 and I suffer from depression and anxiety and trauma. How do you usually shake the feeling of feeling lonely even when you’re not? I guess it really just comes down to feeling like no one understand us who are depressed but good at hiding it.

[Shanm2]

Snap! I'm also 26! Being lonely and being alone are two different things. I've come to notice that struggling to be in ones own company can cause alot of issues and with the depression, anxiety and trauma added to the mix... it's can be even more difficult. But you are not alone in feeling this way, and as you've put about lack of understanding from those that are good at hiding it can cause that further isolation feeling. I'm learning that alot of patience and understanding/compassion with myself (or more towards myself) helps.

I hope there are better days ahead for you, and i hope you feel better.

You are not alone, Stay strong, and know that you won't always feel this way.

Wishing you all the best

[Lindsr3 in reply to Shanm2]

I agree that maybe I’m looking at it the wrong way and that’s something I have to work on is acknowledging the difference between different feelings. But I appreciate your feed back it was helpful!

[Shanm2 in reply to Lindsr3]

I'm glad it was helpful for you! Being 26 can be tough these days 😅I hope you feel better and less alone for having posted this!

And also have many great days ahead ❤

[Dolphin14]

How are you doing

🐬

[Lindsr3 in reply to Dolphin14]

I’m good I’m grateful to see another day of life! How are you?

[Dolphin14 in reply to Lindsr3]

I'm glad you are here

I'm doing well thank you

[LilyAnnepuppy]

Welcome to the community. You’re not alone here.

[Lindsr3 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

thank you I appreciate that!