Lonely= depression?

[curren]

Hi again, just another quick question. Does lonliness make you depressed? My parents seem to think so. They keep pushing me into social scenes and places where I can "make new friends!", but seeing as im a senior in high school, I think I can handle that myself. For some reason I just prefer to not get out into the public that much, is that an odd choice? it fits me well. But my parents keep telling me that I get depressed because Im not that socially active. is there any truth to that?

[The Resurrected One]

It does for me. I have been feeling really depressed because I was lonely often.

[Whisper]

i dont like being alone all the time but i'm REALLY shy and dont like crowds so i'm usually by myself
even as a kid
I played with lego for hours and hours and hours on end
cause you didnt need a friend for it
i've always been good at entertaining myself

Thats why ive been on VT for so long
the nets an easy way to interact while keeping your distance
lol

[byee]

It depends on why you're preferring to be alone. If you just enjoy solitude, there's nothing wrong with that ('Introvert=Someone who is energized by being by themselves'). If, however, you're alone due to a reaction to social situations, then it's another story.

Your parents seem to think that 'Alone=Depression', maybe because depressed people often withdraw from social situations, it's a symptom of depression. You might want to understand from them why they're interpreting (or misinterpreting) your behavior that way. And maybe clarify it for them.

[thesphinx]

Are you lonely? Because if you're happy the way you are then there really isn't a problem, just tell your parents that you fine.
Loneliness can cause depression, but it didn't sound like you were necessarily depressed, some people like more or less social activity's its just a preference but don't let it get to the point of complete with drawl because socializing is a big part of life.
But as long as you're happy I don't see a problem.

[dodgeman09]

yes i agree i have been depressed for a few months now because my x girl friend moved( i have been thanking about asking her to marry me ) now i cant seem to move on and find some one else even though i know she has. -------------------------~--- if music be food of love... play on

[0=]

When someone is alone they're not always lonely. If someone is unhappy because he or she is alone that means they're lonely, which is a common cause of depression. For me being alone a lot is the worst thing imaginable, and I'm really depressed right now because of it.

[Crucifix]

Some people like their own company. Darkness causes depression, though.

[0=]

Different things cause depression in different people.

[whiterecyclables94]

in some people yes and in others no some people cant stand being lonely and others can its all about the person

[curren]

Well thanks for all the replies guys. I think that I am just an introvert, and there really isnt anything I can do about that. You guys are teh best =)

[dan_da_man]

ive just moved schools, and i am often lonley, and this makes me depresed, and when im talking to people, im really cheerful!!!!

When you do get lonley at school, (this is advice for everyone!) do what i do, got to the libary or some where quite that other people go, and just talk to anyone, even if its a teacher! I personally find it a bit to tense in a convo to a teacher, so i usually talk to the librerian, as they are usually easy going!

[scatman]

well are you depressed?