How do you know if you are bored, depressed, or lonely—

How do you tell the three apart?

Posted by m200991
You can be bored because you're lonely or lonely because you're bored, and being both bored and lonely may cause you to become depressed; however, if you are depressed you're neither bored or lonely because you've stopped caring about these things.

You mean.... if people are depressed enough, they don't feel lonely anymore? 😕

Posted by maiden
Go away from the computer+internet+ electronics for 24-48 hours.

If you get anxious, you are bored.

If you get sad, you are depressed.

If you get sad because you are bored and you have no one to go talk to/hang out with, you are lonely.

hahaha. Sounds like a good experiment.

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Posted by whatisthisallabout

Posted by m200991
You can be bored because you're lonely or lonely because you're bored, and being both bored and lonely may cause you to become depressed; however, if you are depressed you're neither bored or lonely because you've stopped caring about these things.

You mean.... if people are depressed enough, they don't feel lonely anymore? 😕

That's exactly what I mean.

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Ahha. thanks for the list. I guess maybe I am not depressed enough to not feel bored so I am confused 😆

Posted by lionspark
Bored: you want something to do but cant really think of anything

Depressed: no longer liking things you used to, shutting people (who are close) out..think negatively

Lonely: not feeling anything but looking/craving a connection with someone. You can be alone but not feel lonely

Very good definitions!

I am still deciding if I am more bored or more lonely... decision, decision LOL

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Posted by m200991
You can be bored because you're lonely or lonely because you're bored, and being both bored and lonely may cause you to become depressed; however, if you are depressed you're neither bored or lonely because you've stopped caring about these things.

You mean.... if people are depressed enough, they don't feel lonely anymore? 😕

That's exactly what I mean.

Ahha. thanks for the list. I guess maybe I am not depressed enough to not feel bored so I am confused 😆

You will know without doubt if/when you become depressed, as the feeling is undeniable. The fact that you still seek comfort and/or activities is a good thing. Hold onto that and you'll be okay.

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Thanks 🙂 🙂 🙂