I think when you loose everything worthwhile in your life . You really see how depressed you are or are you in reality then . These days I prefer being on my own cause the only one who to tolerate then is myself . And I think then when on your own you get mixed up between depression and growth cause it's still pain at the end of the day .
@scsoccer: is it better to get a away a little from depression,chatting at this site with lot of people.since you are not seeing them in real,less chance for social phobia.