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Assalamu Alaikum every one

This is Romana Hoque

Welcome in my series How to deal  with Depression loneliness and empty feelings.

In my last episode I explained the symptoms and cause of depression.

Today I am going to discuss how loneliness related with depression .

MDLinx, a news service for physicians, reports “The newest epidemic in America now affects up to 47% of adults—double the number affected a few decades ago” yes they are reporting about loneliness which is now consider as a epidemic in first world countries.

Loneliness correlation with increased risk for early mortality. Also, the findings relate to adverse health risks such as higher blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels. Depression and suicide are also closely related to loneliness.

loneliness is a feeling of being isolated, unconnected, insecure, , alienated, and empty,

Dealing with depression and loneliness can be a challenge. Each condition on its own can cause a person to have negative thoughts and feelings about his or her own self, self-esteem and self-value. 

When a person is depressed and feeling low, they develop a poor outlook on themselves, the world and the future. As a result, the person will withdraw from friends and family, isolating from the very people who could be supportive and helpful in dealing with their depression and negative thoughts.

On the other hand, when a person feels lonely, it can cause them to feel depressed. Loneliness is a difficult emotion . Human by nature are social creation. We need companionship, love and affection to thrive. When we do not have the ability to build and maintain deep and meaningful relationships  with our love one in  that situation we are separated from our friends and family, it can have a strong negative impact on our ability to cope with day-to-day life . When that happens, it is not uncommon for depression to start creeping in.

Regardless of which came first, the loneliness or the depression, dealing with both poses a challenge. They threaten a person’s overall quality of life.

Being around people may not ease the feelings of loneliness or isolation in all case.

If loneliness is affecting your life, there are some guide lines by national health service of UK  you  may follow them . 

they are:

Try talking about your feelings to a friend, family member, health professional or counsellor.

 joining a group or class that focuses on something you enjoy; .

  visiting places where you can just be around other people – for example, a park or a cafe

find out how to raise your self-esteem

listen to free mental wellbeing audio guides .

You also can make yourself busy by spiritual activities.

You can spend time in church temple and mosque depends on what faith group you belong.

do not try to do everything at once; set small targets that you can easily achieve

do not focus on the things you cannot change – focus your time and energy into helping yourself feel better

try not to compare yourself to others. On social media you usually only see things people want to share

try not to tell yourself that you’re alone – many people feel lonely at some point in their life .

try not to use alcohol, cigarettes, gambling or drugs to relieve loneliness; these can all contribute to poor mental health.

Find a psychological therapies service in your area.

so today we learn about loneliness and how it is related with depression.

In my next episode I will discuss how depression has negative impact on society.

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Jazak Allah khair

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