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Loneliness and mental health

Posted by orchid on September 26, 2005, at 19:04:52

Something that struck me recently, is, I am 100 times much happier when I have people around me. I don't even have to talk, but just having people constantly around makes me so much more resilient and happier.

I feel completely fine, healthy, and don't ruminate, or go off into unwanted thoughts, or over analyze, or do too much of introspection.

The problem these days here is too much of loneliness in the name of privacy. If we eliminate that, then I think most of the problems will disappear.

So a tiny suggestion - socialize with lot more people and talk to everyone and anyone. Don't isolate. It makes us much happier and healthier.

 

Re: Loneliness and mental health » orchid

Posted by terrics on September 26, 2005, at 21:08:27

In reply to Loneliness and mental health, posted by orchid on September 26, 2005, at 19:04:52

Good thought but not always true for everyone. If I feel really bad I prefer not to be around anyone. It is tiring to pretend. terrics

 

Re: Loneliness and mental health

Posted by messadivoce on September 27, 2005, at 0:32:11

In reply to Loneliness and mental health, posted by orchid on September 26, 2005, at 19:04:52

Yes, I have noticed that sometimes if I am fighting depression, going out into the world and doing something "normal" like dinner, makes me feel a bit better. And it's amazing what a long chat with a girlfriend can do for my psyche.

But then there are days when I cannot even get the mail without crying, and those days are better spent alone, for me at least.

It's a vicious cycle for some....feel terribly lonely, which makes one stay in, which makes one feel terrible, which makes one lonely, which makes one stay in....

But I do not think that humans were made to exist alone. Which is why therapy is such an ordinary and amazing thing all rolled into one.

 

Re: Loneliness and mental health » orchid

Posted by Tamar on September 27, 2005, at 6:21:08

In reply to Loneliness and mental health, posted by orchid on September 26, 2005, at 19:04:52

> Something that struck me recently, is, I am 100 times much happier when I have people around me. I don't even have to talk, but just having people constantly around makes me so much more resilient and happier.
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> I feel completely fine, healthy, and don't ruminate, or go off into unwanted thoughts, or over analyze, or do too much of introspection.
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> The problem these days here is too much of loneliness in the name of privacy. If we eliminate that, then I think most of the problems will disappear.
>
> So a tiny suggestion - socialize with lot more people and talk to everyone and anyone. Don't isolate. It makes us much happier and healthier.

I think you’re right: being around people usually does make me feel better, if I’m only a little depressed. But there are days when the idea of seeing people terrifies me. And when I’m quite depressed I find it absolutely exhausting to be around people.

However, I do think that maintaining social contact (when it feels possible) is much healthier than being alone.

 

Re: Loneliness and mental health » terrics

Posted by fairywings on September 27, 2005, at 12:49:42

In reply to Re: Loneliness and mental health » orchid, posted by terrics on September 26, 2005, at 21:08:27

Agreed, ppl make me nervous and anxious
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