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Depression is going to be the topic of SelfWork for the coming weeks. And today, let\'s look into seven distorted beliefs that are going to justify or support you staying isolated, and even convince you that you\'re better off being alone. But loneliness and isolation are part and parcel of depression\'s hold on you. I know how real these voices can seem. I know how hard they are to fight off, especially when your mind isn\\u2019t helping you. But I\'m going to use my version of common-sense psychology to see where challenging those beliefs might lead you.

What are these beliefs?

• I can\\u2019t be around other people; they just make me mad.
• No one would understand.
• I\\u2019m burdening others if I talk about my pain.
• People have disappointed me, and I just can\\u2019t be hurt anymore.
• People don\\u2019t want to hear that I\\u2019m depressed again.
• I don\\u2019t care anymore.
• If I have to ask for it, it\\u2019s not the same

Do you hear yourself or someone you love? Then I hope today\'s episode will shake those beliefs up.

The listener email today is from a woman who\\u2019s struggled with obesity most of her life and has won that battle, but is left with the scars of loose sagging skin. And she\\u2019s met someone with whom she wants a vital sexual relationship. So, \\xa0she\\u2019s struggling with trust and vulnerability.

You can hear more about coping with depression and many other topics by listening to my podcast,\\xa0SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford.\\xa0Subscribe\\xa0to my website\\xa0and receive one weekly newsletter including my weekly blog post and podcast!

If you\\u2019d like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click\\xa0here\\xa0and answer the membership questions! Welcome!

My new book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression\\xa0will be arriving November 1, 2019 and you can pre-order\\xa0here!Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life.

And there\\u2019s a new way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You\\u2019ll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you\\u2019re giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I\\u2019ll look forward to hearing from you!

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