5 Reasons People With Depression Hide From Others

Are you socially distancing yourself from your friends and family? Depression is a heavy mental illness; It can affect every aspect of your life, from your career to your relationships with others. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world that is not to be ashamed of. When battling depression, it is important to remember that you are not alone and that reaching out or opening up with a friend, family member, or psychiatrist can be the first of many in self-improvement. Here are some reasons why we withdraw socially when experiencing depression.

Disclaimer: The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional.

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[Psychgo]

What's your comfort food? Comment below and let's see how similar we are!

[ava]

My reason for withdrawing.. I dont have the energy to pretend I'm happy. I dont want friends to feel uncomfortable with my sadness so its better to pull away.

[lonewolfnergiganos]

The people who sees depression as nothing but a joke really needs to watch this video.

[LuukSwinkels]

It is quite scary to hear depression is common. I really hope nobody will ever feel the pain I had, not even my worse enemy

[greatwavefan]

Why you socially withdraw when depressed:
1. You feel unworthy
2. You lack energy
3. You struggle to find time
4. Struggle from social anhedonia
5. You have a history of social anxiety

[stezton]

I avoid people because happy people just make me feel sadder and I judge myself more harshly.

[Jkenzie]

Psych2Go understands me better than my own family.
Anyone else feels the same way?

[datboi]

1. you feel unworthy 1:04
2. you lack energy 1:54
3. not enough time 2:49
4. social anhedonia 3:28
5. social anxiety 4:19
I hope I could help! :)

[marc]

it is hard to reach out to others when i dont feel comfortable even being in the same room as someone. i dont even feel comfortable near family members its just a continus feeling of anxiety. i cant even look at them at times but i hate feeling rude so its a losing battle against myself

[eminokur]

For some people seeing this comment: for those who go through depressive times. You'll be lucky one day. So, don't give up, there's always a solution to a problem. 😊

[arpitajodder]

I was just thinking about it. I isolate myself when I have my phases. The fatigue, that weird fatigue is truly draining. I feel there's no energy. Another thing is that, I get mad at people for no reason and yell at them. I don't wanna hurt them and that's why I talk the least. But the phases last for approx. 3-4 days at a strech and in a month, 2-3 times. The rest of the month is spent with pms and period cramps. I'm fed up. It's just getting worse day by day.
Is it my lack of self-discipline? I don't trust therapists. I don't know. It's just getting worse.

[MrBean]

To the person reading this: Even though I don't know you, I wish you the best of what life has to offer 💝

[snehalsaju]

I love how the flower was the main character today.
But hate how parents label their kid's fatigue as laziness.

[thornwolfsoul]

The first point isn't always far from the truth. Sure it's true that when you're depressed you hate yourself and have negative self-esteem, and assume that others might feel like that towards you too... but when people state their discontent around you or express those negative feelings towards you, KNOWING how you feel, they're no longer assumptions... you start noticing other people who always felt the same way but didn't say anything, and it hits even harder.

The other points are accurate tho, feeling tired the whole day and every day makes it harder to do stuff, since it takes away all motivation and makes it feel like you never have enough time to do anything, leading to take way longer than it should to finish homework or any other activity, leading to failing classes and such things. And also after spending years with severe anxiety and depression, you can't even talk with people, let alone be somewhere near a group... you suddenly start stuttering and sweating, feeling a rise in temperature, can't look in the eyes, and barely able to give a clear answer... this combined with not feeling any interest in socializing due to social anhedonia makes it even more difficult.

All I said is from personal experience btw.

[FreeToBeMe]

Hey y'all...to all of my fellow friends with depression...it's ok not to feel ok...it's ok to break down, to cry in public, to feel like it's out of control.... remember to take a breath, hold on to something soft, like a pillow...and remember that God loves you more than you could ever imagine...lots of love❤️❤️❤️

[bobbyb]

I have dealt with depression most of my life. There are days when my brain chemistry tells me it would be better not to be alive, but for anyone who feels this way, please listen to this: THAT IS A LIE! Eat a healthy but satisfying meal, go for a walk, take a nap, etc. I hope that this helps at least one person.

[apryl.connors]

I've been struggling with depression for almost a year, slowly getting better, I find myself going to bed early, it's like my escape from the cruel world. I can sleep 12 hours or 7 hours and still for so damn tired. When I can't sleep I talk to God and makes me feel better and rested then I end up falling asleep. The good Lord is helping me greatly 🙏

[chetan]

This saddens me, because I have resonated with this all my life. I just shutdown everyone, including those that mean well...it comes natural to me.

[SuperDRK]

Because inauthentic people add to depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma.

[tactical_rn]

Having gone through two depressive episodes, withdrawing or as I like to call it, "detaching" from the world around me is a form of going into a sort of "safe mode" - physically, mentally and emotionally.

Although I am an introvert - more like a "Lone Wolf" kind of person, having to deal with the pressures, stressful events, frustrations, burnout (the list goes on) on my own can be very taxing on my overall wellbeing.

I find it difficult to share with other people, unless it is my family, my wife, my friends or most recently, a licenced professional.

But anyway, I appreciate this channel for making mental health awareness more accessible to the public.

To anyone who is going through similar events as I do, know this: You are not alone, my friend...

Keep safe, everyone...