lonelysongbird · 26-30, F
I would say that it can, definitely. It depends how you go about it. There are ways you can discuss things with someone who is depressed or anxious without making them feel sad and make them withdraw.
Gusman · 61-69, M
Most definitely. People with depression have very low self esteem and any negativity directed towards them would cause them to withdraw even further. That is one one the reasons many people avoid those with depression. They feel they are always walking on egg shells.
Being around someone who is constantly depressed has the effect of depressing the other person as well. Hence the avoidance.
We all have shortcomings and most people do not draw attention to them because that is simply the way that person is.
They accept the shortcoming and get on with the friendship.
Being around someone who is constantly depressed has the effect of depressing the other person as well. Hence the avoidance.
We all have shortcomings and most people do not draw attention to them because that is simply the way that person is.
They accept the shortcoming and get on with the friendship.
HyperSensei · 41-45, F
@Zaphod42 I posted this bc the Man I’ve beem seeing about 5 Months is ignoring me. Not answering me and this is fiollowomg several days of me
Complaining to him about his inconsistency to communicate to me. Either it’s that or he’s seeimf
Someone else however.
I do recall him saying he had some
Sort of depression a few Months ago. He told his nephew: I think not the kind of Man she needs but I don’t think he really knows how much I’ve grown to love him. I’ve tried apologizing I’m any way possible to get him to respond but he’s just not budging. And I know he doesn’t want me completely gone from his life bc he hasn’t blocked me on WhatsApp..... should I give him time to bounce back? I miss him dearly and I don’t want to add to his burdens or worrisome thoughts
Complaining to him about his inconsistency to communicate to me. Either it’s that or he’s seeimf
Someone else however.
I do recall him saying he had some
Sort of depression a few Months ago. He told his nephew: I think not the kind of Man she needs but I don’t think he really knows how much I’ve grown to love him. I’ve tried apologizing I’m any way possible to get him to respond but he’s just not budging. And I know he doesn’t want me completely gone from his life bc he hasn’t blocked me on WhatsApp..... should I give him time to bounce back? I miss him dearly and I don’t want to add to his burdens or worrisome thoughts
LyricalOne · F
rokrchik1211 · 31-35, F
Yes it can cause that. Sometimes saying things like that can cause them to start to feel like a burden and they don't want to be a bother to you or they feel like you would be better off without them which can cause them to withdraw
SW-User
I've noticed that whenever asked to make an effort the depressed become angry about attacking their right to wallow in the self pity they've become accustomed to.
TeAbsolvo · F
Yes.. It might happen
Starcrossed · 41-45, F