Is it normal to only be depressed around people?

I've been thinking am I a depressed person? It started with being an out cast at school and now I'm in college trying to prevent that from happening again but there are still awkward situations. It's like its in me forever now because I can't move on. I am in the process of finding myself and just be fine with everything because I have nothing to complain about really. I have a supportive family, I am in college, I'm healthy, etc. So then I think that's why I'm not depressed sometimes. Then I just think of everything I have been through and its all been social. I realized today, I just said it, okay I'm just depressed when it comes to people. I was like omg that is the story of my life. that wraps up everything. I am so fine and happy when I am alone, I know who I am, I have fun, etc. Yeah I share happy times with other people but the people I choose and want to be with at that moment. So with that being said, I notice I only get moody and sad when I just got back from being with people or I'm about to. I just get depressed with society. It has f*cked me over since a kid being out cast and to this day, I still hate people. I can't get along with them, they're just not my forte. Its funny how it is encouraged to learn how to be by yourself and not let others define you when I naturally am like that already. If anything, I need to learn how to be with people and be okay with it. But like someone told me, we unfortunately live in a world where you kind of have to socialize to grow as a person and be successful. So that's the only reason why I would try to be okay around people even if I don't like them because in order to be happy? No thanks. I am happy being by myself and not a lot can do that so I thank God I have that gift and wish people can genuinely be fine with being by themselves, too. I think the only reason why some people are depressed when they're alone is because of the fact that they are aware they "ought" to have friends to be happy. If that wasn't a guideline or anything, they would be fine.

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Comments ( 5 )
  • wilmookiwi

    It sounds like you are an introverted person but feel pressure to conform to a society that values extroversion. You can do it and keep up with it for a little, but it wears you down quickly.

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  • GuessWho

    I do better alone, too.

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  • bristexai

    Well then, just socialize only as much as you have to (for work, medical care, etc).

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  • RoseIsabella

    I'm was always happy in when I lived in Florida and with dogs and cats! I can understand about feeling depressed around people though. I do like to have friends but some people just drain and annoy me and when they're in the their cliques it almost feels like they're trying to convince themselves they're happy. I hate people who try to convince me to think like they do. I guess misery loves company.

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  • Terence_the_viking

    What is this depression you speeak ooooof.

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