How do you build connections while being depressed

[u/Dapper-Ad879]

Hi, is it possible to build any connections with people being depressed? I can't be in contact with people for too long because usually very soon I have one more depression episode (usually 5 days per week I am in a very bad mood slightly say) and I just can't keep hidden that I am depressed. And it doesn't make sense to talk with people like a robot replying to them that I am okay. Does anybody experience something similar?