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3. I have someone to talk to, but in the past, when I've tried, this person hasn't heard me, has tried to control me, and/or has balked at the first sign of trouble. Well, then, this isn't someone who's good to talk to. If they're important to you, keep them in your life, but don't ask for help from them that they can't give. See if they isn't another person, perhaps an over-looked family member or quietly supportive friend, to whom you can turn. 4. I have some people in my life I care about, but I don't want to burden them with my problems. "Burden." That's the depression talking. If they care about you, then they won't find discussing your life to be a "burden." However, you might delegate things a little to keep from overwhelming any one person. Select one friend for love-related problems, and another for social anxiety. This actually can work quite well, especially since you still have your professional therapist to help you discuss and deal with all these problems together. 5. Someone to talk to? Ha! I'm surrounded by people 24/7. I do nothing but talk all day. It never helps. It may be time for you to examine the quality of talk you're getting.
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