The Pandemic Of Loneliness
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Research has found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, both younger and older adults experienced increased feelings of loneliness.
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Loneliness is an unpleasant subjective feeling caused by a lack of companionship or being isolated or left out.
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However, loneliness is typically different from being alone, enjoying your own company or solitude.
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Wondering how you can identify the signs of chronic loneliness?
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Human beings are social animals and it is normal to feel alone when isolated. However, chronic loneliness may be caused by different factors, including -
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Although loneliness is not officially recognized as a mental illness, it can negatively affect our physical and mental well-being.
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However, loneliness is highly subjective and individual-specific as the intensity may vary greatly from person to person.
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How To Deal With Loneliness
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Loneliness is not a mental illness, but it can be a contributing factor in the development of certain psychiatric conditions.
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Loneliness can be seriously damaging for your mental and physical health. However, you can take some steps to overcome chronic feelings of loneliness.
If you or a loved one is suffering from loneliness, make sure to seek support from a mental health professional as therapy can help.
Always remember, you are never alone.
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Ref:
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3890922/
2. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1222815/loneliness-among-adults-by-country/
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3874845/
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8345648/
5. https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/7404
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7508301/
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4225959/
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