Yes, I do. It helps me forget about them when I am engaged in a good conversation or especially when we are laughing and sharing in a meaningful way. It always really helps me feel better if I can help someone else. If I can get out of myself I forget about how I am feeling.

I spent 2 yesrs going to therapy and I was totally against it. I went and the more I went, he helped me understand why I was depressed. The anxiety I still have problems with but I would rather be alone. Everyone should see a therapist if they can. Hope you feel better soon

I agree with everyone, you sometimes have to make yourself get out and connect with people because you really don't feel like it, but when you do, it makes you forget about your situation and you are happy that you did it in the end. I also went to therapy which was very helpful, and now I try to surround myself with positive people only, which lifts me up too.

I believe the purpose of being around others when you are depressed is that like its been said depressed people want to be alone. Then they want to be left alone then they detach completely from everyone and that's when I'll say I because I speak from experience believe that everyone would be better off without me. If I'm not out there with family and friends how can I know different. I'm blowing everything out of proportion in my depressed state.
Going out there to be with people is your way to tell yourself you are making the effort required to heal and be part of the world around you. Even if all you do is smile and ask someone how their day is going. You are making a connection. Very very important to healing your emotions.
Sorry probably saying too much but I found counseling so rewarding and I was in a bad place when I went. Gentle hugs and God bless.

Depends who the people are, some people have a lot of energy and completely drain me, some don't understand my pain and it can be awkward or uncomfortable as I feel I have to hide it, but some people like my bf are really understandable and I know they are there for me.