How to manage isolation and loneliness?

Hello,

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I understand your concern.

We are humans, and we are social animals. We cannot live alone for extended periods; historically, we have lived in groups for an extended duration. If you stay alone for a long time, it will affect your physical and mental health. You will have depression or anxiety. There is a change in your sleep pattern and abnormal appetite. You may get into substance abuse, and you will have easy fatigue and brain fog. It will start affecting your vocabulary as you do not have anyone to talk to. You may have hypertension and diabetes due to abnormal sleep and appetite. I would suggest you to follow the below lifestyle to be healthy:

1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes, like at least going for a walk.
2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position, and try to concentrate on your normal breathing. Do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts; just let it be.
3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods and avoid junk foods.
4. You must drink enough water.
5. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.
6. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
7. You should get enough sleep for seven to eight hours daily.
8. You must avoid tobacco, alcohol, or any substance abuse.
9. Live your life; do not just spend it.
10. Be bold and confident.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Regards.