Hi noname and welcome to the bb forums.
Sorry to hear your stress has caused you to struggle to connect with friends and family. I know when I am anxious or down I struggle to make contact and struggle to concentrate for a converstation. This is quite normal, but I know how frustrating it is.
Have you talked to a GP about your depression/low moods? If not I suggest doing so. You can book in to get a mental health care plan. This entitles you to 6-10 free/low cost psychology sessions. You say you are 1995 is that correct? I am assuming you are under 25. There is a youth mental health service called headspace. They have some psychologists and counselors if you haven't found one already. I found it beneficial going through them because I didn't have a GP and couldn't disccuss it with any of the ones at my local practice so I did it with a headspace GP.
Have you ever heard of a chronic disease management plan or enhanced primary care plan (EPC)? Well if you have a condition for over 3-6months you are entitled to get 5 subsided allied health appointments (if you have had depression for over 6 months you would be entitled). You can use this to see a dietitian, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist etc, however your doctor (with your input) will decide how many of each you get (you get 5 total so it can be used to see on allied health or across a few). A dietitian is a nutrition specialist that maybe able to help you come up with a healthy eating lifestyle and a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist can help you with safe and effective exercises. It can be hard managing stress, medication related side affects, appetite changes etc that come with depression. Maybe seeing an allied health practitioner as recommend by your doctor maybe helpful. Have a chat to them if you think this is something you want to use.
I hope some of these suggestions have been useful. I only found out about EPC in the last year.
