Loneliness is a trigger for a depressive episode
Has anyone ever felt like that? That being alone is a trigger for becoming depressed? I don’t know it’s weird. I have Major depressive disorder as well as PTSD. I feel I am incapable of being alone. I have been this way for about 10 years now. Even if I am alone for a few hours I begin to panic. When I’m alone I start to become afraid because I am left alone with my thoughts. Whereas, when I am around someone it keeps me distracted from my negative thoughts. I tend to hold in how I feel around people so they don’t judge me for my disability. I cannot keep living this way! My roommate walked out on me and I have been alone for 3 days now. This is the LONGEST time I have been left by myself in 10 years! I don’t know what to do with myself! I’ve been trying to keep my mind busy by listening to music, watching tv, talking to my bunny, or even myself🤦🏽♀️. I can do it, I can do it! But... can I?
@riccaroxx3
Most definately. Isolation increases the risk factors substantially for me as the two feeds off of each other as depression in itself causes me to self-isolate. Like you say, you are left alone with your own thoughts and there is no one to support or distract you.
Have you thought about trying to find a new roommate?
