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The Science of Loneliness
A Slight Change of Plans
Loneliness as a Self-Perpetuating State
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- Loneliness can be self-perpetuating, triggering mechanisms in the body that can sabotage meaningful connections with others.
- In a state of loneliness, threat perception increases, leading to misinterpretation of interactions and pushing people away instead of pulling them in.
- Loneliness can chip away at self-esteem, making it harder to reach out to others and perpetuating the feeling of loneliness.
- Empathy and understanding towards those who seem self-absorbed or aloof may be rooted in struggles with loneliness.
- Our minds are wired for social connection, and research suggests that social support is crucial in times of loneliness and anxiety.
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