I read a study that said the root cause of all depression is social isolation. Not genetics, not chemical or hormonal imbalance. Thoughts?

I read a study that said the root cause of all depression is social isolation. Not being alone, but true, pure, crippling isolation. You can be alone and still feel connected. I thought it was full of bull. For surely, a monster such as depression as many heads?

People get depressed for many reasons. But with 7 billion people on Earth, no problem is unique. Everyone has them...but not everyone gets depressed.

At our very core, humans are social beings, regardless of extraversion. For example, do you believe there is someone out there with whom you could be your true self, someone who loves you unconditionally, someone who really cares? Whether you are out surrounded with friends right now, or alone in your room... the answer would be the same. Yes or no.

Funny enough, you don't need to actually show these people your true self or tell them your problems. Knowing you could if you wanted do, and that they'd care if you did can be enough for you to not feel isolated.

I've always thought forming deep emotional attachments were messy and not worth the trouble. I locked away my vulnerabilities, never really shared the shit that truly mattered because I am a rock, strong and gritty and doing so would only give others the power to hurt me. But remember Newton's 3rd law? For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. I shared nothing so I got nothing. True connection, after all, is a two-way street.

Therefore, in my case, the answer is no. Well, perhaps there were people who did or still do. But it does not matter because what matters is what we believe and feel. I came to the harsh realization that this must be what true isolation is. I was, deep down, lonely. I truly believe there is no one with whom I felt like I could be my true self.

So riddle me this guys, and I really want to know- whatever you're going through right now, if there was someone out there who you knew could truly see you...could truly understand, who truly cared...would you still feel the same? What are your thoughts on this?

I read a study that said the root cause of all depression is social isolation. Not being alone, but true, pure, crippling isolation. You can be alone and still feel connected. I thought it was full of bull. For surely, a monster such as depression as many heads?People get depressed for many reasons. But with 7 billion people on Earth, no problem is unique. Everyone has them...but not everyone gets depressed.At our very core, humans are social beings, regardless of extraversion. For example, do you believe there is someone out there with whom you could be your true self, someone who loves you unconditionally, someone who really cares? Whether you are out surrounded with friends right now, or alone in your room... the answer would be the same. Yes or no.Funny enough, you don't need to actually show these people your true self or tell them your problems. Knowing you could if you wanted do, and that they'd care if you did can be enough for you to not feel isolated.I've always thought forming deep emotional attachments were messy and not worth the trouble. I locked away my vulnerabilities, never really shared the shit that truly mattered because I am a rock, strong and gritty and doing so would only give others the power to hurt me. But remember Newton's 3rd law? For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. I shared nothing so I got nothing. True connection, after all, is a two-way street.Therefore, in my case, the answer is no. Well, perhaps there were people who did or still do. But it does not matter because what matters is what we believe and feel. I came to the harsh realization that this must be what true isolation is. I was, deep down, lonely. I truly believe there is no one with whom I felt like I could be my true self.So riddle me this guys, and I really want to know- whatever you're going through right now, if there was someone out there who you knew could truly see you...could truly understand, who truly cared...would you still feel the same? What are your thoughts on this? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/2HoHgZq