People

I know that when I'm depressed, the last thing I want to do is be around people, because what do people care? Depression is an alienating disease. It makes you believe that nobody loves you or cares what happens to you. Of course, this isn't true, because I can guarantee that everyone out there has at least one person who cares about them, whether they believe it or not. Honestly, isn't that one person enough to fight for? A best friend, a parent, a sibling, an extended family member, a child. Everyone has someone who loves them-someone who needs them. Even if we can't function for ourselves sometimes, we should still try to function for them. Looking back at my deepest darkest period of depression, I realize how scared my loved ones were. They may not have always known how to handle me, but they still cared. That's point one, that there are always people who care about you that can be a motivator to keep fighting it. Point two: being around people can help lift the depression a little. Even if it's something as simple as just watching TV with somebody else. Being around people every once in a while helps you feel less isolated, and isolation is a huge part of depression. I know it's draining to be around people when you're depressed. I know you may feel like they don't want you there, or that you don't want to be around anyone, but it definitely helps. It doesn't have to be all day every day. But at least once a week, you should try to do something at least semi-social. I find that when I get out more and do things with people, I feel better. Humans are essentially social creatures that need relationships to thrive. I have social anxiety as well as depression, and am a true blue introvert, so I understand that not everybody needs the same level of social stimulation. Find what works for you so you don't feel so alone. Even if the people you're hanging out with don't know what's going on, just being around them can be beneficial. Try to go do something with a friend or family member this week. It might help.