Im unable to connect with those around me

[immrw]

I'm at the point where it's impossible for me to make a friend. I'm just so numb. I want desperately to feel connection but lack any motivation to actually engage with people. On top of long hauling for 7 months, i'm overcome with anxiety that i'll be reinfected and bedridden again.

 

[jigsaw_falling]

i relate to how you feel, and i'm really sorry. i'm crave connection with others, but depfession and my anxiety has made it impossible. i've slowly but surely isolated myself from people i love, without that being my intention. i can guess how alone you must feel, wishing you the best.

 

[illmissmydogthatsit]

My extreme and constant depression and anxiety makes it really hard for me to relate to and empathize with others. Makes it so difficult to bond with people and care about them when 99% of the people I meet, their sufferings are child's play compared to mine. Pair that with the lack of motivation you describe and I am friendless. Which sucks because historically I have been a great friend. I definitely feel you. I have a health issue as well (chronic intrusive tinnitus) that has made my quality of life absolutely tank for a year now.

 

[voc_89]

i think its because when u compare their 'day to day' or stories against yours its like you're lterally living in two different worlds. So its hard to see eye to eye. Thankfully this community has many great people. And cause we all have had experiences that give us a different perspective on life, we can all relate with one another in some manner on serious topics like depression and CTB. Making for some more meaningful convos. I mean last few months I have had some of the most engaging discusions that I have ever had in years compared to those with co-workers, family and childhood friends that I have kept going into adulthood.

 

[Hawkeye101]

I'm 54, and have never connected with anyone in my life. Never married, never in a serious relationship, never a "best"friend, no children, all of my close family died over 30 years ago. Frankly, I have no idea how I've survived this long.

 

[Hollowman]

That's the main reason I have to cut my life short.