According to a 2023Gallup survey, 17% of U.S. adults reported experiencing significant loneliness.
So whats causing this deep sense of loneliness?
However, as people get older, time spent alone is increasingly associated with loneliness.
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Fahmy said she often works with individuals who are in committed relationships yet feel utterly alone.
Is There a Cure for Loneliness?
However, the impact of each of these solutions will inevitably vary from person to person.
Meanwhile, intergenerational friendships can offer different perspectives and support.
Oftentimes, those who lack self-love and self-acceptance often fail to find it elsewhere, Fahmy said.
This is possibly because we might unconsciously believe we are not worthy or deserving of it.
Learning to enjoy our own company and finding joy from within is vital.
This can be particularly challenging after 40 as a result of intensifying societal and cultural expectations.
The best cure for loneliness is likely a combination of factors, Fahmy said.
But experts say the first step to “curing” loneliness is to forge a healthy relationship with yourself.
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