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Loneliness is plaguing America.
I have been spending time with family and it brought up how little people hang out anymore, and I wanted to share some of the things that I found in research:
It's a staggering reality that one in three people, approximately 33 percent, in the U.S. grapple with loneliness on a regular basis. Even more concerning, 61 percent of younger individuals and 51 percent of mothers of young children admit to being lonely.
Being lonely can increase your risk of heart disease by 29% and stroke by 32%.
Chronic loneliness can increase your chances of early death by 26%.
This discrepancy is more significant after COVID-19, affecting the younger generation more significantly. It also increases in males in middle age. This is not talked about enough.
I understand this sometimes. Working from home can be great, but when my partner leaves for work, the house feels super empty. There is no one to chat with, no spontaneous coffee breaks, and it can get pretty lonely. Luckily I have my Fur Friends.
The thing is, traditional social media can escalate these feelings, so I hope here we can harness the beauty of this community and share our stories. Let's be there for each other
I would love to hear everyone's ways that they try to combat loneliness and get involved! 💡💜
I've found that actively seeking out social interactions, whether through hobbies, community events, or even just chatting with neighbors, has been essential. It’s easy to get caught up in work and responsibilities, but making time to connect with others has been incredibly valuable in maintaining my mental health and sense of connection. I have really chatty neighbors, though, and sometimes I do have to avoid them if I have somewhere to be. Ha!