Name: 10 Surprising Things You Need To Know About Loneliness
Uploaded: 2020-10-25T16:00:00+00:00
Duration: 10 min 19 s
Description: Here are ten surprising facts about loneliness. Whether you feel lonely or it's someone close to you, there are some things you need to know about loneliness. Of course, there are people who like to b

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Here are ten surprising facts about loneliness. Whether you feel lonely or it's someone close to you, there are some things you need to know about loneliness. Of course, there are people who like to be alone - but there’s a big difference between being a lone wolf and feeling lonely.

While there are different types of loneliness, studies show that chronic loneliness and self isolation have adverse effects on physical and mental health.

Most of the time, loneliness is a passing feeling triggered by a life event. However, feeling lonely is on the rise among younger generations - especially among millennials - and it is most prevalent among the elderly.

Thus, it’s important to learn more about this debilitating emotional state.