As per psychologists, the corona virus pandemic has hit us very hard and triggered a sort of loneliness epidemic.

LONELINESS:

Loneliness is described as social pain. It is an universal emotion and can be complex and unique to every individual. It is described as a state of solitude or being alone. According to experts, loneliness is not necessarily about being alone. Instead, if you feel alone and isolated, then that is how loneliness plays into your state of mind.

Experts believe that its not about quantity of social interaction that combats loneliness, but it’s the QUALITY

Rates of anxiety and depression are high among young people. Stress , anxiety, depression and loneliness are interconnected and can fuel up each other. In this era, people really want to be social. That’s how our system is build but its harder in this pandemic.

STUDY OF LONELINESS:

New Harvest research suggest that the isolation feeling hits the hardest on older teens and young adults. In a recent study conducted by researchers at Making Caring Common 36 % of approximately 950 Americans are found prey to loneliness. And the most risking part is that 61% of those are aged between 18 to 25. “I was surprised at the degree of loneliness among young people “, quoted Richard Weissbourd, a psychologist and senior lecture at Harvard Graduate School Of Education. He added, “If every person who’s in pretty good shape can make a commitment to reaching out to one person they are concerned might be lonely once a week, that would be a good thing”.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LONELINESS:

The main risk associated with loneliness is DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE. Apart from these there are high risks of Alcoholism and drug use. Cardiovascular disease and stroke. Decreased memory and learning. Poor decision-making.

LONELINESS CAN BE CONTAGIOUS:

Study suggests that loneliness can be contagious. In a 10-year study, researchers examined how loneliness spreads in social networks. The results indicated that people close to someone experiencing loneliness were 52% more likely to become lonely as well.

OVERCOME LONELINESS:

Loneliness can be overcome but it needs continuous effort from the person suffering from it. First recognize that loneliness is sign and something needs to be change. Understand the effects of loneliness and try to study about it. Seek help from people who you truly believe and can share the issue without any hesitation.

Connection is really important to your emotional health, and it’s really important to your physical health as well. Stay connected and overcome loneliness.