I found many articles here that discussed depression and loneliness, but this was the least successful of all my searches. Most of these articles looked at the medical side of the disorder rather than the psychological or emotional side that I was interested in exploring. However, there were posted messages that expressed the views of some. All types of people use the Internet for a variety of reasons. Business men and women use email and other like sources to communicate ideas on a daily basis.
Educators use the net as a source of information share.
And others use it for purely entertainment. I believe that people who suffer from depression or loneliness rarely use the Internet for any of these reasons. As far as I can tell the Internet is a form of escape and a method of releasing emotions for the sufferer. Also, it gives these people someone to turn to in time of need, someone who understands what they are going through, advice, and a meaningful relationship. All of these things help people to cope with their situation.