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1. Loneliness, distressing experience that occurs when a person’s social relationships are perceived by that person to be less in quantity, and especially in quality, than desired. The experience of loneliness is highly subjective; an individual can be alone without feeling lonely and can feel lonely even when with other people.

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2. Loneliness can be a risk factor for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, arthritis, among other critical diseases. Lonely people are also twice as likely .

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3. Feb 09,  · But for other people, loneliness is a way of life, one that may stem not from the number of people around them but from a lack of connection with others. And, research has showed, chronic.

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4. Chronic loneliness occurs when feelings of loneliness and uncomfortable social isolation go on for a long period of time. It’s characterized by constant and unrelenting feelings of being alone, separated or divided from others, and an inability to connect on a deeper level.

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5. Dec 19,  · Our loneliness quiz is based upon a multitude of research that centers around a shortened version of Russell, D. (). The UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3): Reliability, validity, and factor.

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6. The "Loneliness Epidemic" Nearly one out of three older Americans now lives alone -- and the health effects are mounting, experts say. Loneliness and social isolation can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, researchers warned in a recent webcast, and the problem is particularly acute among seniors, especially during holidays.

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7. Loneliness has many different causes and it can affect people of all ages. It's often linked with things that could prevent you spending time with other people, such as: living or working alone.

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8. Situational loneliness occurs when there are changes in your life that cause you to feel isolated. Thankfully, this loneliness often gets better with time as you adapt to your new normal. Developmental Loneliness— It feels like everyone else is moving and shaking without you: acing tests, getting promotions, or starting families.

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