Category: Loneliness
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How Loneliness Impairs the Brain (and 4 Ways to Recover)
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in LonelinessKaboom! Before the young man could realize what he’d done, a tamping rod half his size blasted through his left cheek, exited the top of his skull, and landed a…
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The Loneliness Loop: Why We Get Stuck in Isolation (and 3 Ways to Break Free)
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in LonelinessIn early 2022, I found myself in a strange situation. I had just moved to Portugal, trying to make a living from full-time writing. Behind me lay months of isolation…
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This Is What Loneliness Feels Like
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in LonelinessIn the lonely wintertime, I often sit at my desk to observe the houses across from me. Not to spy, be nosy, or play Big Brother. I simply want to…
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Can Loneliness Kill You? (A Nuanced Look at the Science)
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in LonelinessI stared at the screen. Flabbergasted, I scrolled through the search results. “Loneliness: the Silent Killer.” “The Detrimental Effects of Loneliness on Your Health.” “Loneliness as Dangerous as Smoking 15…
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The Overview Effect: An Astronaut’s Astonishing Antidote to Loneliness
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in LonelinessIt’s the most merciless environment you could possibly imagine. Extreme radiation. Temperature differences of 275°F. Meteorite hazard. Zero oxygen. An infinitely dark vacuum. But the toughest part about space — as veteran…
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12 Types of Loneliness That May Surprise You
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in LonelinessLoneliness is not the same as being alone. You can feel lonely in a crowd, in marriage, and, of course, in isolation. Being alone is objective and neutral, whereas loneliness…