I've struggled with depression for quite a few years now, but I've rarely let it interfere with my relationships until this year (especially my friendships). I went through some pretty rough friendship "break-ups" at the end of 2015, and since then, I've pretty much drawn away from people; I still live in a house with six people, work a few days a week, and talk to friends, so I'm not completely isolated, but I don't spend as much time in social situations anymore. I can't be around anyone for more than a couple hours without getting snippy, annoyed, and irritable. This even goes for text/social media conversations. I just get annoyed and want to leave. I'm wondering, does anyone have any insight on whether this is probably my depression? Or maybe a result of the break-ups (most of them were the result of others mistreating/hurting me)? Is this my coping method? Most importantly, does anyone have any advice on how I can not be like this? I want to be a good friend and a fun person to be around again. I always know when it's happening, and I try very hard to talk myself through it, but it rarely works. I end up getting quiet and awkwardly playing on my phone because I'm afraid of snapping at someone. It just makes my social life shit these days. I can't hang out with anyone without my mean side coming out >.< Thanks, everyone!
I've also struggled with depression and find that I too isolate myself. Instead of snapping at others I tend to just go off by myself/avoid people. After a couple hours I end up bored or irritated. As far as fixing this problem I'm not much help. Do you have a therapist? If not I would recommend finding a *great* one. My therapist has been incredibly helpful in these sorts of situations.
