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Social Isolation And Loneliness

Humans are social animals. Proper social interaction and social support are necessary for psychological well-being. Social isolation and loneliness are one of the main causes of psychological disorders. Reduced social interaction in old age, medical conditions, mental or personal trauma, and habits like alcoholism are responsible for this. Social isolation is also associated with medical complications like heart disease, obesity, and hypertension.

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Every day I feel intense disgust for humanity and people. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, Every day I feel intense disgust for humanity and people. I struggle with sadism, and my last girlfriend broke up with me because that went too far. It has always been a problem in relationships for me. I hate society so much. Every time I see a person I want to torture them brutally. Ev...  Read Full »


Dr. Ruhi Satija

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can imagine how hard it is for you right now, anger, hatred, past traumas and experiences consume us all. In your case, it has gone a little too far. But, the fact that you have reached out even after trying everything is enough for me to see hope and tell you that ye...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing isolation and loneliness. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old male. I have been experiencing a prolonged period of isolation and loneliness. I have become concerned about the potential impact it has on my mental and physical health. I have noticed changes in my mood, sleep patterns, and overall outlook on life, and I would like...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. We are humans, and we are social animals. We cannot live alone for extended periods; historically, we have lived in groups for an extended duration. If you stay alone for a long time, it will affect your physical and mental health. You wil...  Read Full »

I feel lonely and depressed, and I feel like dying. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old. I feel lonely. I know it seems like a normal problem, as almost every other person feels. But it is real, and I feel I am deep into this. I have a few people in my life. I am the reserved kind. But what bothers me now is that I cannot share things with people who are...  Read Full »


Dr. Manjunadh M

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.People can feel lonely, but if it is persistent and disturbing, it is not normal, and it could be part of a depression that can be treated. A small dose of antidepressant can help a lot in improving it. Also, practice yoga and muscle relaxation exe...  Read Full »

My younger brother is behaving strangely and repetitively bathes, cleans, and is always in isolation. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,This query is regarding my younger brother. He is 25 years old. He completed graduation two years back and could not find a job. He has been at home for the last two years after course completion. There is no family pressure. We find some abnormal behaviors in him as under:1. He is bath...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. First of all, I would like to tell you that counseling is not the treatment for the symptoms he is having. Repeating things, bathing again and again, washing hands again and again, repeating movies, etc could be occurring due to obsessions a...  Read Full »

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