Did you know that the UK recently developed a new position,Minister of Loneliness? According to what I've been reading the epidemic is far reaching even though communication is far easier today than it ever was in the past many countries are experiencing the problem. In the UK it is estimated that 9 million people are lonely,in the US the estimate is around 40%. Loneliness is considered a health risk as it relates to several physical symptoms,blood pressure,sleep disturbances,substance abuse,lack of activity,depression,and suicide to name the most common. I understand we all cope with things differently but I'm alone at least 90% of the time but I seldom feel lonely in fact I enjoy my solitude.
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