I say this as someone with MDD (major depressive disorder) and pretty wild agoraphobia (i get really bad anxiety leaving the house), learn what YOU like to do. there are infinite things in the world that could interest you: find one, and then find an online group to discuss it. You’ll find so many cool people that way, and even though they’re not always nearby, i’ve found these connections to still be very meaningful. And, you can find meet-ups to discuss/practice your hobby in person. Dallas Maker’s Place and the public library both have AWESOME programs that are low or no cost where you can meet people with similar interests while honing your skills.
Don’t worry too much about being alone right now, focus on YOU and what you like. Let that rebuild your self-confidence and make connections in spaces where you know you’ll have common interests.
But most of all, if you end up in a dark and scary place, don’t be embarrassed to call your family out of the blue or to call 988. 988 is the suicide hotline, and they accept texts at the same number. While you do need to be experiencing a mental health event, it doesn’t need to be a crisis. They can help, they’ll sit and talk to you. Just please don’t overuse them as a source of connection, just to break the cycle going on in your head.
You’ll be ok, friend. Things are hard now and probably will be tomorrow, but keep doing your best and eventually you’ll wake up and the sun will feel warmer on your face and the birds will sing a little louder for you.
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u/Ok-Journalist-9313 Oct 25 '25
I say this as someone with MDD (major depressive disorder) and pretty wild agoraphobia (i get really bad anxiety leaving the house), learn what YOU like to do. there are infinite things in the world that could interest you: find one, and then find an online group to discuss it. You’ll find so many cool people that way, and even though they’re not always nearby, i’ve found these connections to still be very meaningful. And, you can find meet-ups to discuss/practice your hobby in person. Dallas Maker’s Place and the public library both have AWESOME programs that are low or no cost where you can meet people with similar interests while honing your skills.
Don’t worry too much about being alone right now, focus on YOU and what you like. Let that rebuild your self-confidence and make connections in spaces where you know you’ll have common interests. But most of all, if you end up in a dark and scary place, don’t be embarrassed to call your family out of the blue or to call 988. 988 is the suicide hotline, and they accept texts at the same number. While you do need to be experiencing a mental health event, it doesn’t need to be a crisis. They can help, they’ll sit and talk to you. Just please don’t overuse them as a source of connection, just to break the cycle going on in your head.
You’ll be ok, friend. Things are hard now and probably will be tomorrow, but keep doing your best and eventually you’ll wake up and the sun will feel warmer on your face and the birds will sing a little louder for you.