Loneliness is the act of isolating or detachment from others. It may be due to reasons like a new circumstance or the loss of dear one. Active mingling, participation, and volunteering help overcome loneliness.
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Thoughts about my breakup haunt me and I feel lonely. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling alone in life. I came to work abroad and fortunately got a job at a clothes shop and running it for a year. But, I have not been able to save to help my family. I feel weak and no proper food I am eating. I do not want to deal with customers at the shop. My past breakup t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from depression because of your situation. I suggest you take a few medications as you are having suicidal ideations too. SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) like Escitalopram and Sertraline will help you in early recovery. Visit a nearby psy... Read Full »
I feel lonely, worthless, and useless. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31-year-old man waiting for my divorce. I have been married for four years, and due to some unavoidable reasons, I had to decide on a divorce. Though since I filed for divorce, I have always felt that I am alone, worthless, and useless. I am not sure if this is paranoia or if I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your question carefully and here is my suggestion. The symptoms you mentioned are suggestive of depression, which is severe in grade. It is time to get proper treatment. Otherwise, it will affect your entire life and career. There are a few medications like S... Read Full »
How to come out of loneliness?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a mind flip problem. My emotions get changed every hour. I am studying and living in a hostel. I have the feeling of loneliness. I do not want to be alone. I do not know how to deal with it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mood swings with frequent low mood episodes can occur due to lots of causes. If there is variation in a menstrual cycle, it can be a premenstrual syndrome. If you have a predominantly low mood, it can be dysthymia which is a low grade chronic long-term depression. As you ... Read Full »