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Depression = Poor Social Skills?
Hey,
I think I'm suffering from depression, I have all the trademark symptoms; loss of interest in everyday activities, fatigue and all the rest. I've finally worked up the courage to take the first step in solving my problem by telling my parents I'd like to visit a GP, (100% supportive).
What I want to know is, does depression mess up your social skills in a massive way? I'm not talking about agitation or anything, but people claim I used to have a sharp wit, be much clearer, funnier etc, but now I can barely carry conversations with my best friends much less a stranger, I'm rarely witty or anything of the sort.
I occasionally get a few laughs and the thought of talking to a girl (sober) is enough to fill me with dread. I've been this way for as far back as I can remember to be honest, but people keep claiming I once had a 'Golden Heyday of Yore' or something. I dunno, I'm not disliked, have a large circle of friends, everyone makes me feel welcome and it's definitely not out of pity, but I still have this nagging feeling that I'm not at my peak social potential.
So, what I'm asking is, if my depression improves (hopefully with the meds) will my social eptitude rise as well? Otherwise I don't even see the point in wasting the docs time, it'd be like a paper measure, what's the point of a life without viable social skills?
Cheers.
I think I'm suffering from depression, I have all the trademark symptoms; loss of interest in everyday activities, fatigue and all the rest. I've finally worked up the courage to take the first step in solving my problem by telling my parents I'd like to visit a GP, (100% supportive).
What I want to know is, does depression mess up your social skills in a massive way? I'm not talking about agitation or anything, but people claim I used to have a sharp wit, be much clearer, funnier etc, but now I can barely carry conversations with my best friends much less a stranger, I'm rarely witty or anything of the sort.
I occasionally get a few laughs and the thought of talking to a girl (sober) is enough to fill me with dread. I've been this way for as far back as I can remember to be honest, but people keep claiming I once had a 'Golden Heyday of Yore' or something. I dunno, I'm not disliked, have a large circle of friends, everyone makes me feel welcome and it's definitely not out of pity, but I still have this nagging feeling that I'm not at my peak social potential.
So, what I'm asking is, if my depression improves (hopefully with the meds) will my social eptitude rise as well? Otherwise I don't even see the point in wasting the docs time, it'd be like a paper measure, what's the point of a life without viable social skills?
Cheers.
The lack of social skills could be due to low self esteem, maybe you don't have the confidence to initiate a conversation, then you'd worry that if you did, you wouldn't make a 'good job of it', then it'd play on your mind what you 'did wrong' and you'd worry more, making you even less likely to strike up a conversation and lowering your self esteem even further - viscious circle.
Depression and low self esteem go hand in hand. You've done the best thing and admit to your parents that you want to see your doctor about it. That's both the bravest and scariest thing you've probably ever done, so Well Done
The first step is scariest but you've done it and things will only get better 
Depression and low self esteem go hand in hand. You've done the best thing and admit to your parents that you want to see your doctor about it. That's both the bravest and scariest thing you've probably ever done, so Well Done
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