I'd say finding a group of friends (or acquaintances) or some sort of support group would be better. I am sure "work" can help(?) you to deal with spending time alone, but I don't think it's that beneficial in a long run. Even calling up someone and "suda"-ing :p for a while can help, I think. If not for social interaction, at least, it would be better to make a new hobby, i.e., learn a new thing, take classes... That kind of depression usually aggravate if you stay inside all by yourself all day. I've noticed this a lot especially around the long holiday season where most of the events are geared toward "group events". Good luck. Hong. -- 2001-12-03 ------------------------- http://www.sori.org/hongcho/ -- Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.