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Societosis
Isolation and loneliness caused by the people in society only thinking about themselves and not having time or attention for others. Sufferers of this disorder are especially found among the old and chronically sick.

The disorder is quite new, though an exact date of the first case cannot be set, as the disorder doesnt's show up from one day to another, but develops slowly. Many sufferers will never have recognized that they had this disorder, as so far it hasn't even had a name. Usually people suffering badly from societosis will be diagnosed with depression and prescribed anti-depressants. But these medications only masks the symptoms, but don't cure the disorder. Considering the many (and often serious) side-effect of anti-depressants these should better not be prescribed to people with societosis.

Treatment for societosis is not available and it's unlikely that it will ever become available, as scientist and governments are not interested in the disorder. Psychotherapy can help the patient to deal with the disorder, but also this won't cure it.

Societosis is one of the main causes for suicide among those without a psychiatric disease. If a sufferer makes a suicide attempt they are usually sent home after physical treatment, as psychiatrists don't know what to do. They will usually decide to diagnose depression and prescribe medication, but as mentioned above, this won't help the patient.

The disorder exclusively shows up in the western world and all places that are westernizing. It has never been found in traditional cultures. Like many others this is also a "white man's disease", which unfortunately is spreading rapidly and is expected to become pandemic during the next decennia.