[agumonkey]

That's quite probably a high factor indeed. I often felt like the value of social groups is to smooth out emotions. When you're with people you are a lot less stuck in your own mind and somehow you don't pile up negative thoughts to the point of crippling darkness.

Also something I've noticed when trying to meditate (just cleansing my mind, nothing fancy). You can stop thinking and in a few minutes you'll feel just a little upbeat feeling, maybe fun ideas.

It's a bit odd and paradoxical but your best choice is not to listen to your negative ideas..

[keepmesmall]

And if you do feel the need to engage, tell them:

"In time, come back when you have something good!"