How Does Depression Affect Friendship Dynamics?

[Shree]

People often withdraw when they’re depressed, leaving friends unsure how to help. Have you lost or saved friendships through understanding mental health boundaries?

 

[Teri W]

When people are depressed, they are always emotionally numb. And that would always affect how they relate with other people including family and friends. They would avoid social gatherings with friends and would not even respond to prompts by friends to reach out. It might lead to strained or collapsed friendships.