I think so. Some days I'll be feeling fine, but then I run into someone who's in a bad mood and complaining and it brings my mood down. Or if someone criticizes me, that can bring me down too.

I also consider myself an empath, where I pick up easily on people's feelings, and when I do that I end up feeling what they feel, good or bad. That can be very exhausting, exchanging feelings and energy day in, day day out, everyday. So I often isolate and only go out as needed, because I'm still learning how to not pick up on everything people project outward.

Your mother was scared you werent the only one going she was to. Always remember you are not there no more what we have to do is take control of our life and get the help that we. No one should have to go through that no more always remember you are in control nobodies else. Much love to.

Most definitely. When I come home after work and he's been drinking, I immediately go into the downward spiral because I know I'm going to be picked apart and put down, called names, and asked questions over and over. Triggers - people, places, things.

I think so, indirectly,

Yes, it definitely doesn't help to be around someone who is badly depressed. If you can help them out of that slump, you both feel better, if not it can make things worse for you both.