The feeling of loneliness can lead to depression, anxiety and sleep disorders.
•Experts say loneliness is related to a series of physical and mental illnesses.
•A recent study found that those who feel the loneliest are unlikely to undergo a “cognitive reassessment” – to take a positive attitude in stressful situations.
•The researchers say certain coping strategies should be avoided because they actually increase the risk of loneliness.
• These include suppressing negative emotions and rejecting emotional support
• Pay attention to behavior when dealing with problems, which can help people manage negative emotions.
Loneliness can be harmful to health, and people who feel lonely for a long time are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and sleep disorders than others.
It also increases the risk of stroke , heart attack attack, obesity, and chronic or acute pain.
However, loneliness does not equal loneliness.
Many people like to be alone, but it is only pleasant to be alone when you know that you have a stable social environment and friendships or family relationships to rely on.
For those who don't have this, "self-time" is no longer a positive experience. Instead, it creates a sense of loneliness!
There are many reasons why a person starts to feel lonely.
Some reasons are more obvious than others, such as social media in many cases more or less reduces the chances of face-to-face interaction.
Many people may find it difficult to communicate with people because they just don't have the time, fear of being rejected, or are born introvert.
It is important to deal with negative emotions
1. Overthinking something
2. Blame, whether it is for yourself or for others
3. Imagine a catastrophic situation
4. Suppress negative emotions
5. Deliberate retreat from social interactions and avoid contact with others
6. Reject emotional support
Self-reflection is the key to defeating loneliness
4. The first step to achieving this goal is self-reflection.
If you often feel lonely, be sure to pay attention to what state you are like when problems bother you.
For example, if you have an argument with an important person, or if there is something wrong with a project at work, maybe you will find that you will suppress your anger or disappointment, or spend hours contemplating instead of actively looking for solutions.
Then remind yourself that there are better ways to solve your problem.
For example, find a good friend to go out for a drink and talk about your inner thoughts.
