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Loneliness Is a State of Mind

Loneliness, according to many experts, is not necessarily about being alone. Instead, if you feel alone and isolated, then that is how loneliness plays into your state of mind.

For example, a college freshman might feel lonely despite being surrounded by roommates and other peers.

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Causes

  • Loneliness is strongly connected to genetics. 
  • Situational variables, such as physical isolation, moving to a new location, divorce and the death of someone significant in a person's life can also lead to feelings of loneliness. 
  • Loneliness can be a symptom of a

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Loneliness can be overcome

It does require a conscious effort on your part to make a change. 

Making a change, in the long run, can make you happier, healthier, and enable you to impact others around you in a positive way.

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Health Risks Associated With Loneliness

Loneliness has a wide range of negative effects on both physical and mental health, including:

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Close Friends Combat Loneliness

Experts believe that it is not the quantity of social interaction that combats loneliness, but it's the quality.

Having just three or four close friends is enough to ward off loneliness and reduce the negative health consequences associated with th...

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Tips to Prevent Loneliness

  • Recognize that loneliness is a sign that something needs to change.
  • Understand the effects that loneliness has on your life, both physically and mentally.
  • Consider doing community service or another activity that you enjoy.
  • Focus on developing ...

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