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Re:First government survey of hikikomori by snazz on Sunday March 31, 2019 @10:14AM (#19535663)
I wonder which way is better for the people living with a predisposition to reclusive behavior. Is medication to allow these people to integrate with the rest of society better or worse for their well-being than having them live alone?
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Re:First government survey of hikikomori by TheSpiceIsLife on Sunday March 31, 2019 @12:23PM (#19536388)
I like to imagine people who take medication for social anxieties do so because they managed to get themselves to a doctor and ask for such, then willingly continue to take the medication of their own volition.

Howber, now that I’ve wtitten that it occurs to me there may be expectations in a culture that are difficult to see from within.

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Re:First government survey of hikikomori by watwut on Sunday March 31, 2019 @12:48PM (#19536563)
They don't live alone and are unable to live alone. Someone must bring them food, cook for them and otherwise pay bills. Also, they do not report high hapiness.
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