> Who said that just because you don't have a social life you must be miserable or depressed? Well it depends on how one defines social life. But historically

> Who said that just because you don't have a social life you must be miserable or depressed? Well it depends on how one defines social life. But historically a lone human is a dead human. Depression does have an evolutionary advantage in that you are less likely to approach potentially violent strangers. The lowered energy levels make you sleep longer and reduces your visibility. The misery is probably just a motivating force so that you seek out your tribe.