Why is it when I'm depressed I just want to be on my own, even though I know I'm my own worst company?

Answer:
When you are depressed you want to withdraw from social company. But this remark " I'm my worst company" makes me fear you may have suicidal thoughts. Talk to your parents, your family doctor , a minister priest or rabbi so that they can help you.

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i guess u just want the solitude and the chance to sort things out. It's also really hard just understanding all the things that are happening to you all at this moment, so I guess it would be instinctive for a person to withdraw from everyone.

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i have absolutely no idea but you are certainly not alone, for some reason all i want To do is lye in my bed and think, I go out and I just hang out for the time I get hojme so I can llie on my bed, even though I know that lieing there thinking is not going to make me feel any better, it really is ridiculous but you are certainly not alone. Maybe because you are depressed you just dont feel llike sociallising. For me i no longer like to socialise as i go out and see how happy and content everyone is and how they all have partners and are settled with there lives and i'm not and it just makes me realise what i am missing/

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Depression has many of the hallmarks of an addictive disorder, with "lows" instead of "highs". In a sense, your staying alone to ensure your feeling doesn't change. You have to be stronger and get your butt up and go do something productive.

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Many times, wanting to be alone is part of depression. If this is something that only lasts a day or two, then take the time to be alone. Sometimes, that's just what we need. However, if your depression lasts for more than a couple of days or if you constantly want to be alone, then you may want to seek clinical help, as you may begin feeling more and more depressed. Good luck to ya!

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When someone is depressed, they often don't have the physical or emotional energy to go out and be with people and do things. I am going thru it now...I want to do things, and there are 1000 projects I need to do around my house, but I just don't have the energy. I am also fully aware that I automatically think the worst of myself and have a hard time seeing my strengths.

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i do exactly the same and yes im also my own worst enemy but the reson why i do it is because i know that if i am depressed i tend to get highly volatile so im safer in my own company than in the company of others

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