Feeling down because of circumstances

[Depreciation]

I'm struggling at the moment with feeling down about my circumstances. I've always had poor social skills but it never occurred to me that I'd struggle in higher education and work or that I'd never make a friend ever. Nobody told me how difficult life in general is with poor social skills.

I feel completely trapped and living in a medium sized town with not much going on, I'm running out of things to try. Statistically, I've met so many people, tried so many things, work, social groups, sport, evening classes, volunteering... I should have at least a few acquaintances by now but I don't because I'm just never on the same page as other people. I'm bored at work but I don't have the social skills to do anything else. I'm sleeping really badly and I feel like crying all the time.

Is there any point in seeing my GP? I don't want counselling but I'm open to the idea of going on antidepressants. Would it do any good when I know that I'm down because of circumstances? Ideally, I just want something to dull things, to make me care less.

I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Do you have a family member you can ask for any support? Many people have poor social skills - one of my dcs struggles so I point things out to help and explain wherever I can.

Have you ever considered whether you might sit somewhere on the autistic spectrum? A gp should be able to explore options with you and point you in the direction of some appropriate support. I'm sure with more confidence your skills will improve. You come across well in writing, for what that's worth

Thanks I don't have any support. I know that I'm possibly autistic but I don't see any benefit in being tested because it won't make me less me. I'll still struggle with what I struggle with.

Think I need to try antidepressants because I'm out of ideas otherwise and I'm so down. Just said a simple sentence to somebody, they totally misunderstood me and now I want to just hide away and cry. It's so frustrating.