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Has anybody suffered social withdrawal when they retired?

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Of course.: But it is not the healthiest way to deal with retirement, and can lead to a depressive episode. If the social withdrawal is the only symptom and it doesn't last too long, probably of no concern. But if other symptoms present, ie: changes in sleeping, appetite or energy or the withdrawal drags on, a psychiatric evaluation would not hurt and may be very helpful.

Answered 10/4/2016

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