When I was in college, I struggled with depression. I went to a local hospital for treatment, but it wasn’t a quick fix, and I remember how tough it was.
Depression made me feel apathetic and uninterested in everything.
Especially for young people, it’s normal to want a partner or to make friends. But when I was depressed, I couldn’t care about anyone else.
Before I knew it was depression, I forced myself to hang out with people, but I had no interest in them, and talking felt like a huge chore.
After my diagnosis, I stopped seeing even the few friends I had. The reason? Depression is still so misunderstood.
People who’ve never had it might say, “Just try harder.”
But that advice hurts because, with depression, you don’t even have the energy to try.
Friendships often rely on shared values or interests, but it’s hard to connect on the same topics or think the same way when you’re sick and others don’t get it.
In short, depression tends to shrink your social circle and deepen your loneliness.
※本記事は個人のうつ病体験談です。体験内容はあくまで個人の体験であり、医療アドバイスではありません。専門的なアドバイスを希望する場合は医師へ相談を。
※This article is a personal depression story. The content is solely based on personal experience and is not medical advice. Consult a doctor for professional advice.