07/26/2024
Loneliness and its impacts have become more prevalent in the years following the pandemic, with many of us now reporting feeling more isolated than ever. Brian Mullan, LPC with Thriveworks spoke recently with HuffPost on why we’re so lonely and what we can do about it.
Mullan said that loneliness often hits us so hard because humans are social creatures who crave connection. “It’s an innate, hardwired need we humans have,” Mullan explained. One way Mullan suggested to address feelings of loneliness is to get involved in your community by finding those who share your interests.
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But there are ways to fix it.