The depressed and the suicidal are often lonely and inhibited. Discussions of inhibition in this context usually emphasize fear of rejection.

David L. Conroy
The depressed and the suicidal are often lonely and inhibited....
The depressed and the suicidal are often lonely and inhibited....
The depressed and the suicidal are often lonely and inhibited....
The depressed and the suicidal are often lonely and inhibited....
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When discussing depression and suicide, the English language tends to focus on the negative emotions that lead to the condition. Inhibition is a word that is used to describe a person who is not free from anxiety and fear. However, what is rarely discussed is the role that anxiety plays in these mental conditions. The term “inhibited” often implies that a person has a fear of being rejected or embarrassed by others, but this is hardly ever the case for people suffering from depression and suicide. The opposite is far more likely to be true, as depression and suicide are often reactions to extreme feelings of loneliness.

Source: Out Of The Nightmare: Recovery From Depression And Suicidal Pain

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