How do you socialize when you’re depressed?

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2. Depression can be brought on by different things. It isn’t universal that socializing more will be the difference maker. Sometimes you need to address a root cause, other times the root cause happened and you simply need time and action going forward to heal.

   But I suspect from your wording that you’re disconnected with yourself, and that secondarily leads you to be disconnected with others. If you want something actionable to get out of depression, you should really look at the basics of self-care first, not listening to randoms who have never experienced depression.

3. Have you actually been diagnosed as having Depression? See your GP first. 💙

4. Yeah it’s rough but you just have to push through the pain and put in a happy face. I work in customer service and have to talk to people I. Person and on the phone. Since I’m really depressed atm, doing my job is extremely difficult. I’m usually drained by the end of the day

5. You’re not alone in terms of it being hard to find friends these days. I’m also in that boat and go through phases of being very depressed. First of all, don’t listen to people who say that you have to be interested in sports or specific activities.. What are you interested in? Find a group that is interested in the same things you are interested in. It’s definitely good to be physically active to get some endorphins in your system and take some extended time away from glowing rectangles (phones & screens) if you’re not doing these things already.

6. I’m an introvert. Forcing myself to exercise and hike help me. If I made myself hang out with other people I’d only be more depressed.

7. Idk but u wanna be friends?

8. something that helped me was learning to play video games. you get to talk to/interact with your friends, or strangers, without having to go out

9. I’m the same way. I have to get out of my comfort zone and do my best I like animals way better.