[mahathu]

> although the Covid-19 pandemic definitely hasn’t helped

If anything, people who have experienced depression before would be more capable and resilient when dealing with the pandemic restrictions. Because they're used to dealing with negativity. I know at least that was the case with me and some friends of mine who are also affected.

[fastasucan]

Also, there can be some peace in knowing the whole world is shit down, and everyone is sitting at home surfing the web, for those who struggle with lonelyness.

[norvvryo]

For a while, yeah. After a few months of seclusion, I felt completely trapped with no way out. Knowing you're not alone in your situation doesn't make being alone in your life feel any better.

I had started working on my social skills at the end of 2019. I began going out again in January or February of this year and I still haven't made back the progress I lost during the lockdown.