Ever wondered why some of your friends shut themselves off and keep everyone at distance sometimes? Have you ever gotten mad at your friend for being distant? There might be a chance your friend is having a bad mental day.
One day, They are having the best time of their life, they would feel super happy, immensely loved, everything is going perfectly well. Suddenly, out of the blue something could trigger a person and they end up feeling super low & anxious. Under such circumstances, the first instinct at this point for them would be to shut themselves off and keep everyone at distance. When your friend/loved one is having such days remember to give them enough space, but also make sure that they don’t forget that they’re loved and cared for.
Moreover, When the depression is bad, or on bad mental health days, one can’t understand why anyone would care about them, and therefore they always think others are just there for selfish reasons. During these periods, they tend to dwell on why people left them hurt, which makes them withdraw from their friends believing that soon they will leave too, and they feel it is better to try and protect themselves from being abandoned. They constantly expect rejection. Another reason may be the fact that any human interaction is exhausting. The burden of there being a possibility that one’s words could hurt people really stings bad and people ‘s coping mechanism is to distance themselves.
Sometimes one doesn’t have the energy to talk. Sometimes it all feels fake - doing anything 'happy' feels weird. Sometimes it's hard to concentrate. Sometimes depression manifests as irritability or anger. Sometimes depression comes hand-in-hand with anxiety. Sometimes the negative thoughts that are a part of depression make them feel unworthy of being around others, or doubt that others care about them or want to be with them, or make them feel like a burden to talk about their troubles or be around others. These are just a few of the many reasons why people choose to shut their close ones out.
It may help to journal if you're thinking about yourself, or to talk to your friend - if they are willing to talk. Letting them know you're still around and still care can sometimes help.
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