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Feeling depressed

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I am an introvert and I do love my own company but when I’ve spent a weekend with family and my boyfriend, then when I get home to a house alone, I just feel so depressed! Even though i am excited to get home when I do, I feel like crying. Does anyone else get this?

  • That's understandable to feel that way. You've just been with lots of people you love and know and then suddenly you find yourself on your own with no one to talk to or be with. I'd feel the same way as you in that situation.

  • Social interaction gets me down sometimes. It can feel a bit random when it happens, but I have become better at pinpointing contributing factors:

    • Stress previous to the social interaction
    • The energy used during the social interaction
    • The fact that I feel it did not go well
    • The feeling of feeling more a witness than a participant

    Are you able to tell any causes?

  • It’s not true that introverts hate social interaction and avoid it entirely. All the same, you might find yourself needing more time to recharge between events than a more extroverted person.

    Hanging out with friends on Friday might max out your energy, leaving you craving solitude on Saturday to rest and refuel.

    Working at your own pace gives you time to reflect and consider your approach before focusing your energy on the task, without having to navigate group dynamics or tune out the chatter.

    Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean you have trouble getting along with others. You may just find it easier to concentrate when working alone. That goes for your hobbies, too — introverted people often choose solitary pastimes, like reading, crafting, gaming, or gardening.