topic Don't want to mix in Depression

Don't want to mix

beader — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:04:07 GMT

Hello, I suffer from anxiety and depresssion. Lately I just don't want to mix with anyone. Have turned down at least 4 outings lately. How do I move past this?

Don't want to mix

Gambit87 — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:25:33 GMT

Hi beader,

I've experienced the same thing, and for me, the easiest way past it is 'baby steps'

What I mean by baby steps is start small and work your way back up. Go for a short walk around the corner, go to the coffee shop for a coffee/places where you have brief interactions with people etc. This is what I did. I know how hard it is get out and about when you're feeling depressed and anxious but putting some structure like this in place it does get easier and easier.

I encourage to talk to your family and friends about how you feel as well.

Don't want to mix

Tay100 — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 01:03:56 GMT

Hi beader

Welcome to the forums, we are glad you are here. It's hard when mental illness gets in the way of our social life. Can you think of reasons why you are saying no to catching up? Identifying some of the reasons may help you brainstorm some solutions to grow and move past this- using baby steps as Gambit87 says . Let us know what you think.

Tay100