Is loneliness a 'normal' condition of life that we should accept or is it more 'normal' to be in a loving relationship? Can loneliness make you mentally ill? And what to do aobut it?
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katespana
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"Alone-ness" yes, not loneliness. One may be alone in a very long term and loving relationship
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I do not want to perceive loneliness as a 'normal' condition of life. Some people can live alone but they are not lonely. On the hand there are some people who prefer to be lone wolves or loners. They are the exceptions rather than the rule. Therefore I would rather say it is more 'normal' to be in a loving relationship. I believe it is for this reason that God has given us marriage, family, children, brothers & sisters, friends, relatives, society and church. Loneliness is not a good emotion and excessive loneliness may lead to depression and other related mental ills. It is therefore needful we must begin to socialize so as to be contact with other human beings.
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Loneliness is a state of mind rather than a state of being. You can be in a loving relationship that gives you everything you want and need, and still feel there's somthing missing. It really all depends on, "what" makes a person feel lonely. Loneliness has many cures. If you're ready to medicate it with natural things like, being around positive people, doing things that make you feel good and happy and stick to it. Don't allow this feeling to be your main focus all the time or it will cause you to become depressed. Make positive use of your time and explore interests beyond yourself to add excitement to your life.
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