Connected Quote by Emile Durkheim
“Melancholy suicide. —This is connected with a general state of extreme depression and exaggerated sadness, causing the patient no longer to realize sanely the bonds which connect him with people and things about him. Pleasures no longer attract;”
About This Quote
Source Book: Suicide by Emile Durkheim, 1897
Extreme depression can sever a person's sense of connection, making pleasures meaningless and isolating them from relationships.
In simple terms: Deep sadness isolates and dulls pleasure.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address isolation early.
Themes
depression
isolation
mental health
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
clinical
analytical
When to use this quote
- clinical therapy
- support groups
- family outreach
- community programs
Key Concepts
social bonds
anhedonia
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does social support affect depressive isolation?
- What interventions restore meaning in life?
A Different Perspective
Depression may have biological factors beyond social isolation.
