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What causes someone to feel alone when there are people surrounding them?

People that love them surrounding them.

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Morning Sunshine! Mikale told me about this question, and I have a different take than depression. I think it's called growing up. My daughter (the one who is the same age as you) has been seeming down to me the last couple of days too. I could be wrong, but...I think it's because you need to be around your friends, people your age, doing what young adults do. You've been out of school for a while now and you're not surrounded by the constant activity of your school life and friends. As much as your family loves you, you need the physical connection with your friends. Call someone up and get together with them today. Dance, sing, be goofy...go to the movies, the mall or just hang out.Take silly photos and put them on Instagram. Let me know what ya think. (((hugs)))

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PS...I read your profile. The point of life is to enjoy the journey to the fullest. Sure, we're all going to die. But make the best of everyday, every moment. Put yourself out there and livve and love with all your heart. 8)
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Oooh! Sunshine, call me! We'll hang out! lol! XD
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Thanks Kuu... I was hoping there was something other than depression. I'm going to do that.. And I won't even get on Ask during that time.. Lol! Thank you again :)
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Let me know how things turn out...later of course. I'm going to make my girlie do something with her friends today too!
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You mean our "girlie" is actually gonna get off the couch for a change?!?! I'll believe it when I see it!!!
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Hi. Kuuipo, I knew you would be a good .. no great influence! What an outrageously cool mom you must be! Mikale has a keen sense of character and chose well... As did you! I'm sure your wedding was gorgeous. I bet the flowers were to die for! ! You are good people. Together and individually, you make me smile ... a lot! Thanks! :)
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Awww...thank you.
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You're welcome. It's such a pleasure to be back around you guys! I'm off to clean my closet. ugh! But, Don says hi and he's going to help! I know, wonders will never cease! :) giggles! Have a nice night and hug each other! :)
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I feel that way too sometimes. Maybe the people around you just don't get you so it feels like you're lonely.

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Depression. I have major depression and sometimes even my loved ones cant help.

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depression if it's a sad kind of alone. or it could just be you don't feel like you're not getting enough attention from them that you should be

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Yes, take advice from the creep in your closet. :) You have good advice; I just thought it was funny.
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That's funny, slimyweasles 8)
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Thank you.
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XD well, Creeps know a lot as they observe a lot... XD
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I just realized my answer has a double negative... if it confuses, get rid of the "not" lol
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You edited, I starred...
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When they don't feel appreciated, loved, or accepted. They could actually be loved, but they may not feel that way for whatever reason.

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C'mon Sunshine! You can't be depressed! I mean, you "are" Sunshine_Girl, are you not?!?!

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Lol! Point proven. :)
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I'm with you mikale! Try not to be depressed,... it's almost a new year! Just think of all the cool things you can do and people you can meet and fun stuff to share and adventures to take and all the smiles and sunshine you'll bring to others through out next year. I know you have me this year! It'll be fun! :)
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Happy Happy!!
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Mikales right sunshine! You've got us! And we love ya!!

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Thanks Candy :) I really didn't expect depression to be the answer to this.. Lol
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Very helpful! Very uplifting and fun! Have a great day! :)
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Hi. Sometimes, even when your closest friends and fam are around, you don't feel you are connecting with them because something is distracting you. You may not be aware of it at all, but subconsciously, you aren't resting well. As trivial as this may sound, it might be the outfit your wearing. You might have heard the same story from Aunt Jane 100 times already. You aren't feeling the "love" in the air because nothing new or exciting has happened to you in the last week. Your thinking about the movie you saw. Just hang with it and tell them you'd like to go for a walk or what always works for me.... smile and nod! :)

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Thank you! Your thought out answers are appreciated :)
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Mornin Merlin!
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8) <--- smile nod ---> nod
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Happy! Happy! To all 3 of you! :)... It's almost new years! Yippee!
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when they are in the blue. i feel it all the time. you are lost in your world of pain that the real world is so far away, and you cant get in touch with it

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On your bio, you spelled mainly wrong. lol.
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thanks :/
well, i was honest at least :)
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While it can be depression, I think sometimes it is just a case of having a "down" day or part of a day. When this happens, I either choose to try and interact or just feel lonely. Try to remember all of your friends and of it happens often, you might want to mention it to your doctor. (I hope this doesn't sound like I'm minimizing your situation.)

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Absolutely not! Thank you!
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candybar
Morning JS! (My assistant PI!)
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Here's a breakfast burrito...
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Sunshine girl, you're welcome!
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Morning, candybar! I've been snooping...I mean investigating! :)
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Mikale, finally I get to try one! Thank you! And all I had to do was sneak out of the room before anyone was awake!
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You're on the right track JS!
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Good Morning Sunshine_girl....life...
1. a therapist and meds
2. group counseling
3. join a depression group for outside activities
4-10....*Remember these words... "sometimes depression is a life long illness and will not disappear..even with all the above mentioned...you must deal with "it" as with any other illness..and know that you are doing your best"...may you, Ms Sweet Sunshine_girl, find the peace and joy that one so young and precious as you need...you are fighting for your mental health..never give up." you are fighting for YOU...peace.....as I leave ask.com tomorrow I will say a little pray for YOU and I will always smile when I hear of Sunshine..again may you find your happiness and joy.... mjc

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Star...and where are you going? "as I leave ask.com..."
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She's trying to break the addiction. She told me she'd be gone for at least thirty days
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when no one talks to them....duh lol

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Just when it may seem like it you are never alone !

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I have no real answer, i think maybe a lot of it's because they think their problem is unique and nobody understands and that causes distance, some times they feel that the love they are getting isnt love at all its just pity and that can cause you to feel worse, some times they think there is no hope and no one can help them, some times you just hit rock bottom and every thing makes you feel alone and helpless all of these things make you feel very alone even if you are surrounded by the people you love or love you, i think the thing to remember even when youre heart is at its heaviest , you soul is at it darkest and the storms cloud your mind is even then when its at its worst and you feel you can't carry your burden for is there is always some one who loves you,who is looking out for you,reaching their hands out to catch you as you fall,or some one who will help you put your heart back together or help put your mind at ease. We get so wrapped up in our problems we forget to look around us and cannot see the ones who love us, but they are always there. For example you have your mom and dad and brother, you have Chris and your aunts uncles and cousins.......

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...... even though they can be jerks some times they still love you, and you always have your friends and a Duck who love you and will help in any way we can, you have all of us, but some one who is in dispair and hurting and feeling all alone might not remember to look around them at all the loved ones they have they forget for a moment they are loved and cherrished by those around them, they forget there are those that can tell any thing, the forget they can trust but like you if they just look around they will see all the shoulders and love and faith they can lean on and all the strengh and love thay can share and borrow to make themselves stronger till they can stand on their own two feet again.
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It made my split it up, guess i wrote to much lol
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Haha :) Talkative duck :P
Thank you Ducky.:)
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