There is nothing that feels much worse sometimes than being lonely and depressed at precisely the same time. Usually, loneliness tends to facilitate depression, although it’s a fact that many people who are mild to moderately depressed tend to isolate themselves from others creating their own lonely situation. Sometimes it’s hard to learn which feeling causes the other, but there are some simple, practical steps that you consider to help you deal with a number of the issues of loneliness and hopelessness.