Extrovert with depression
Are there any extroverts here? People who are usually fun loving and energetic who struggle with depression? :( I was wondering what your experiences have been like.
It's impossible to be energetic when you're in a depressive episode, but being extrovert or introvert doesn't depend on your depression. Also, being extrovert doesn't equal energetic. My 2 cents.
@alexlove Hey, thanks for answering! But I think I'll have to disagree with you there, I think it does play a huge role in how individuals seek help and how they cope with depression on a whole. For example, speaking from my own personal experience as an extrovert, self-isolation due to depression actually kills me. :( This might not be the same for someone who is more comfortable with being alone, you know what I mean?
And by energetic, I meant people who are energetic when they're around other people, you know? Haha, I've always been told by people that I'm the happiest, most positive person they've ever known. They know so little but it is sweet. :)
@SarahAndIchigo
Depression is depression. Everyone experiences it differently, but everyone suffers, that's what I meant.
And no, it won't depend on that are you an introvert on an extrovert do you suffer less or more.
It's an illness. It's not really like you're describing it.
@alexlove
Just a second, you're really misunderstanding me here. Your personality affects the way you react to different feelings, especially negative feelings that come with depression. I never said who suffers more, different things hurt different people which is what I wanted to find out more about.
@SarahAndIchigo
Yes, it was a misunderstanding. I'm really sorry.
@alexlove Hey, no worries!! It's totally okay :)
@SarahAndIchigo It's a confusing experience. A part of you wants company but the other part wants to give up on everything. I find it helpful to be in the same room with close friend 1-on-1. You can talk a bit, watch Netflix, eat soul food, whatever, but the best thing is that they're there to support you and listen.
@bleach100 I'm so glad that works out for you, friend! But I'm someone who struggles A LOT with showing weakness to people, even people I love so I end up isolating myself more than I can handle. :(
@SarahAndIchigo I can understand not showing weakness because I struggle with that too. I would always keep up appearances, being the stong one who people can rely on. The first time any friend saw me cry, I was 22 and it was by accident.
Why do you feel like you have to hide your weaknesses?
@bleach100 Aww, I hope you still manage to open up to people who can help you out.
I don't know, it's so hard to explain. I just know for a fact that telling people how I feel makes me feel so much worse. It feels so weak to me but I would never hold it against anyone to seek help from others. It's just something I feel very personally, I guess. For example, I'd hate to be a member on here, telling a Listener my problems. I just couldn't. :( So when I feel pretty crappy, I'd rather BE the Listener than the one asking for help. I'm aware it's not very healthy but I'm getting by.
