Posted by baseball55 on December 6, 2014, at 21:07:27
In reply to Re: What If We're Wrong About Depression? » baseball55, posted by SLS on December 6, 2014, at 6:13:25
Scott - I am sorry life is so hard on you. I was not aware that you felt so alone around others. Have you ever worked with a therapist? A good therapist might be able to help you find things to say and feel more comfortable. My DBT therapist used to coach me on how to approach people, build friendships - what to say, how to act. A lot of it felt overwhelming at first, but the feeling of loneliness was overwhelming too. So little by little, I took small steps, got better at being with people without drugs or alcohol to make me feel more at ease. It's taken several years. But it has worked for me. Maybe it can for you.
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