i tried for years to go out and be normal and go to the pub, make 'friends' etc. but making 'friends' isn't going to help me get rid of depression.
No. But it lessens it. Makes it a LOT more
bearable. Not the trying, particularly, but
having them.
I've found that though I can make some
fairly close connections over the net, it all
has a different sort of effect. It's just not
the same as going out for a walk with a friend,
or being able to see their face - or touch them.
But, damned if I know just HOW one manages
it. It just seems to happen. Staying at home
is a sure fire way NOT to though. But, one
gets their hopes up, making an attempt, and
then is just even worse off for trying.