The Empty Feeling of Loneliness

Depression is a lonely illness. The stigma around mental health disorders doesn't help either. 💕

Feel free to dm me if you'd like to talk more about this with me!

I have definitely questioned this same thing, why do I feel alone or why do others with mental illnesses feel so alone when mental illnesses are actually really common? I think its because of the stigma and taboo of being vulnerable and talking about difficult things personally. I think a reason I have felt alone even when I'm surrounded by people is because I didn't feel safe or comfortable enough to be my true self around them, I wasn't able to be vulnerable and form a genuine, honest, deep connection with them which led me to feel lonely.

i get that, it makes me feel like i’m being overlooked by everyone i’m with

I feel that

😥I totally get this feeling. And then you feel worse, because it's like you *should* be happy but you aren't. At least that's what happens with me. I'm sorry you're feeling so empty, you're not alone. ❤️