Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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heretic 10/03/2011

I take great comfort in isolation.

This doesn't mean I don't long for a life partner to support and care for me. I most certainly need that badly and have been suffering greatly without it.

But given the way most people are, I find it comforting not to have to put up with their insanity. I have enough of my own, LOL! Does anyone else take solace in isolation?

deleted_user 10/03/2011

No, I don't take comfort in isolation. I used to, but then I became SO isolated that it snowballed into a full blown clinical depression.

I need much time alone, but if I go 2 days isolated, then I can fall down into despair again.

I think humans need other human touch and compassion and empathy to survive.
XO

SkiesOnFire 10/03/2011

I love isolation!

Nights like tonight remind me why I became a solitary creature at such a young age, to begin with. Everywhere I went, everyone was annoying and fairly unpleasant. The only person who bothereed to smile was the cashier at Walmart (I know, Rima, don't faint...). People were driving like they'd left their brains back at home in a jar...it was unreal, like a warm-up to Halloween.

Truly, I prefer the quiet and solitary and predictable atmosphere of home, I do. I do not suffer from being alone; I thrive on peace and quiet.

heretic 10/03/2011

I have suffered from clinical depression for over 30 years, long before I found the comfort of isolation.

But you are right GidgetW, humans do need compassion and empathy - the physical touch isn't something that matters to me. However the only compassion and empathy I have received has been in the virtual world. I receive more empathy and compassion while in isolation than I ever would face-to-face with anyone.

deleted_user 10/03/2011

Isolation definently energizes and renews me. mind body and soul. That is if you equal cats into the equation, i relish the quiet times I have with my cats, compared with humans... I don't think I figured this out about myself tho till later in life.

deleted_user 10/03/2011

Yes I do, It is because I have allowed the bad people & bad choices to become a self fullfilling prophecy. I need to remind myself that I am the director not an actor taking direction.
Remind myself when people were fun, enriching, & I felt that they had something to offer. (maybe it me that isn't offering)??? I recently read a book about boundaries: when yours are too loose you say yes when you shouldn't, you get burnt out and just can't say anything anymore...
Yep: that's me looking for reasons

But Still, there is a lot of peace without others...
I do like the idea of not going more than 2 days... good rule
Thanks

deleted_user 10/03/2011

Yes, I do. It has been known to be a contributing factor why I don't start conversation. I know I have to to meet people, and I complain that I am lonely. But, when I move to change that, I fear losing what I DO have in solitude. Yup, know what ya mean.

ZAZAS 10/04/2011

I take comfort in islolation myself. I also feel that the world is crazy and that I don't have to deal with it anymore. I am trying to test going out at this time. Maybe it will help. Don't know but will give it a try. I am going to join a group on the book, "The wounded Heart". Also, I went to church this week. I was nervous, but it went well. I don't know if I will go back but I will try. We will see.

deleted_user 10/04/2011

Yes that's why I go fishing by myself somtimes.
I get in the water and it's just me and nature.
It gives me a boost.

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