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I stay alone, and have absolutely no friends to talk to. I pretty much rely on reading books as it helps me keep my mind occupied. I sometimes imagine myself to be the character in the book. This analysis of isolation and loneliness from Frankenstein aptly describes how I feel.

Bless you for saying this. Depression and sadness are not the same thing. And you don't have to be a master of human psychology to know that. People need to be more careful before throwing words like depression, bipolar, anxiety attacks so callously.

stuff myself with all my favorite food

Mask lol...I went to shower today with mask on...talk about going crazy in lockdown

Ahhh, difficult situation nevertheless a beautiful feeling to like someone unconditionally. But sometimes there are certain human/basic gestures that you expect and when you don't get that back it could be heartbreaking. You could consider these following actions: 1) Talk to the person and...

I resort to reading a lot of stories of depression on the internet and try to draw inspiration from how they overcame it. But the problem is that most stories are very descriptive about the depression part but not so elaborate when it comes what they did to beat depression. I understand  that a...

Keeping in touch with an ex-partner is really frowned upon. If you have separated amicably, and you are not gonna fall in love with them all over again, then it is not such a bad idea to stay in touch.

I usually keep my emotions in check. But today, I watched a video of polar bear stranded on a melting iceberg. I could literally see the helplessness etched on its face. I do care a lot about animals and whenever I see something bad happening to an innocent creature, my eyes well up. I have been...

With the increasing rate of alcoholism in America, I found an interesting article that links binge drinking to psychiatric disorders: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh26-2/90-98.htm

I was addicted to LOST, binge-watched 5 seasons at a stretch. I really loved the show despite all the incorrect science and far fetched theories. But the last few seasons felt such a drag that I "lost" interest in LOST

Just finished reading Tuesdays with Morrie. It was just so simple and heart touching. Highly recommended! Currently, reading Psychology In Your Life.

I am studying sociology and I recently realized that I unknowingly isolate myself from friends and family because I am caught up in the moment. I am so engrossed in the hectic routine of life that I feel too tired to talk to people (even close ones). And when I realize that I am alienating...

Over the years of my struggle with depression, I have developed an interest towards understanding human psychology. Here are some books that cover the basics of Psychology : https://www.bartleby.com/subject/social-science/psychology

My advice to you is to not stop reading. When you pick up a book, don't put it down. I have often found that once there is a gap of even few hours, you can often lose interest.

Perks of Being a Wallflower...really good movie

I can totally understand that feeling. You try hard to make friends and when you finally think that you have found one, they would just mock you or insult you. And, you would end up feeling lonely and hurt. I have gone through this cycle a zillion times since childhood. But thankfully, I have...