Stayed away from almost everyone I know this last 8 or 9 months.  Apart from a couple of friends and my family I haven't seen anyone.  I think I prefer it this way.  It's not that I have a problem with my friends, I do miss them all, but sometimes it's just easier not seeing people and having to always sound like a broken record because I'm always down.  I don't go out either except to exercise.  The outside world just upsets me more.  I know theres good people out there but I only see the ugliness when I'm this low.  I'm lonely too, but I want this distance from everyone.  I know I'm not making much sense, but I also know some of you will understand.