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Can loneliness make people depressed and medication is required ?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Usually not: Other diversions can help maintain mood, particularly if regular sunlight or bright light exposure and positive activities to maintain mood. If it does not succeed, no shame in seeking professional help.

Answered 12/23/2013

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Dr. Mara Fiorentino answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes and Viceversa: Both situations, loneliness and depression, might be associated or not. Depressed people tends to isolate, withdraw from social situations, retreat to their own, and become lonely. Lonely people might become depressed, thus there is an indication for psychiatric treatment.

Answered 5/8/2016

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