"socially isolated"

ladybugpjb · February 2013

At my doctor appointment today, I had to fill out the standard form that is supposed to tell them if you are depressed or not. One of the questions was, "Are you socially isolated?" And my first response was yes, since I've only met two people since I moved - one has already moved away, and the other wasn't really a social meeting.

But I don't FEEL socially isolated, unlike with my last two major moves. I KNOW what it feels like, so I marked "no" on the form, even though my main social interaction (until I meet some local people) is with you ladies.

So THANK YOU, ladies - you are keeping from feeling socially isolated and depressed, even if it is through the computer. Seriously - thank you.

Group hug?

Rachey1082 · February 2013

Yay!! Hugs!!!!!

NativeFloridian · February 2013

MiaMyPuggle · February 2013

I've been there. It's sad, but I have lived in this house for 5 years. I just started to meet people when I decided to do mom groups on meetup.com. It was a Godsend. I worked out of state, which was only 45 mins away, but my friends were from there and that's who I hung out with. When I became a SAHM, I felt soooo alone. I hated it! I still question whether leaving was a good idea sometimes! Go to libraries for story time and meet moms there. You'll see they are in your exact situation and you'll make friends easily it's like dating for moms!

ladybugpjb · February 2013

NativeFloridian:

Yes

One good thing about having real internet and not just my phone is that all of your GIFs show up now.

NativeFloridian · February 2013

ladybugpjb:
NativeFloridian:

One good thing about having real internet and not just my phone is that all of your GIFs show up now.

This makes me happy.

eatmorecupcakes · February 2013

My husband says that I'm socially awkward. Does that count for anything?

ladybugpjb · February 2013

eatmorecupcakes:
My husband says that I'm socially awkward. Does that count for anything?

Haha - I'm socially awkward, too. As long as we're ALL weird, it's normal, right?

Duffgurl · February 2013

Hugs

NotSharknado · February 2013

Add me to the list of socially isolated. I sure wish more people understood my sense of humor........

eatmorecupcakes · February 2013

shanado:
Add me to the list of socially isolated. I sure wish more people understood my sense of humor........

Are you kidding Shanado?? I wish you lived near me!

NotSharknado · February 2013

eatmorecupcakes:
shanado:
Add me to the list of socially isolated. I sure wish more people understood my sense of humor........
Are you kidding Shanado??  I wish you lived near me!

Oh me too! I always feel like I have to explain my jokes or sarcasm to people and it's exhausting.

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · February 2013

::jumps in on the group hug::

ladybugpjb · February 2013

Kimbus22:
If you're socially isolated, so am I. I've lived here for 10 years, in my house for almost 5 and don't talk to anyone but my coworkers or the guy who delivers the oil. Hehe All our friends and family live elsewhere.

At least you have co-workers! I have this group and a local FB group. I'm going to a few get-togethers soon, so hopefully I'll have some IRL friends here soon.

If you have people you talk to on a regular basis who keep you from slipping into a depressed funk, I think it counts, even if those friends/family are miles away or on the internet.

Duckieer · February 2013

::runs topless through group hugging::

Oh wait? Is this not that kind of party? My bad...

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