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How depression creates isolation that becomes self-perpetuating

I have been depressed for months and stopped returning calls and texts and now people have stopped reaching out and I do not know how to climb back into relationships.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Mental health struggles can create withdrawal patterns that damage relationships, making recovery more difficult by removing support systems when they are most needed.

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