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A member asked:

If i have depression, should i try to get out with my friends often or just stay home and try to stay alone?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Depression: Staying alone is not good. You will definitely feel better with people around you and also keeping yourself with distractions.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/15/2013

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Get out and spend: time w' friends even if you feel like isolating, it can act as an ant-depressant.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

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