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How do you deal with loneliness?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Sep 28, 2025 | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
Hello, everyone! There's an article from Mayo Clinic that talks about the epidemic of loneliness and steps you can take to create more connections in your life.
I thought some of you might enjoy the read:
- Why friendships are so important for your health https://www.mayoclinic.org/connected-care/why-friendships-are-so-important-for-your-health/cpt-20548921
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I grew up needing space, but at 64 I see I’ve been far too successful at it. Loneliness is so corrosive and hard to manage.
I have cats who are good company, but, importantly, I also acquired a dog a year ago and he has dragged me out of my sanctuary/prison of a home twice a day for runs at the off-leash park or evening walks in the neighborhood where I encounter people all the time for chats. As much work and mess as the dog is, he has served to socialize me. They’re not intimate friendships, but the positive chats and smiles and commiserations with other dog owners buoy my mood significantly and reduce my sense of isolation.