The Lies You Tell Yourself About Feeling Lonely

Colleen Mitchell
Sep 5, 2018 · 2 min read

There’s a difference between being alone and feeling lonely.

Loneliness is difficult, dangerous, and unhealthy, but being alone can be really good for humans as individuals.

The problem arises when you’re lonely even when you’re not alone.

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