Aloneness vs. Loneliness

There is an abundance of evidence showing that loneliness can have devastating health consequences.

• But it is important to remember that being alone doesn’t not equal loneliness.
• Where loneliness is marked by negative feelings associated with isolation, alone time involves finding freedom, inspiration, and rejuvenation in solitude.

Health consequences can be:

• Elevated blood pressure,
• Hastened cognitive decline,
• Social anxiety
• Increased risk for Alzheimer's disease.
• Higher risk of depression
• anxiety
• obesity
• early death