Health: What helps with loneliness?

12/9/2023, 4:37:49 PM

Highlights: Health: What helps with loneliness?. Almost all people feel lonely at some point, often at a young age. If loneliness becomes chronic, it is detrimental to health. Psychologist Susanne Bücker knows what can help. She says, "If you feel lonely, you're not alone." You're not lonely. You're just lonely. It's OK to feel lonely. That's OK. It doesn't have to be a bad thing. It can be a good thing. If you're lonely, it's okay to feel that way. That doesn't mean it's bad. It just means you need to take care of yourself.

Almost all people feel lonely at some point, often at a young age. If loneliness becomes chronic, it is detrimental to health. Psychologist Susanne Bücker knows what can help.

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