Everyone likes to be needed

I had a little epiphany this morning - not having a sense of being needed can be contributing to my depression. You may scoff at my idea but it makes some sense to me. I have been struggling with this for a while now - since my relationship with Jeff ended. I have struggled with feeling connected and needed, at work, with organizations I am associated with, even with friends and family. Now you may think I am being a little over dramatic - maybe - but I also realize that this is depression talking. This is feeling of disconnection also doesn't help my feeling alone and my anger about it. It has felt in recent years that no matter what I do I can't break this feeling of disconnect and being alone. For me, right now, it is no small thing to feel needed.