RT 26 | The Age of Loneliness
This pandemic leads us to different situations and triggers emotions that we never wanted to feel and experience. We have entered The Age of Loneliness, where physical distancing is implemented and even lockdowns, which results in families and friends living apart and working from home. This feeling of loneliness can increase the risk of depression and anxiety.
In today’s episode of #REALTALK, our host Cherry Rose Tan will enlighten all of us about what loneliness is. We will cover the growing stats on loneliness. Leaders, entrepreneurs, whatever your position in life might be, we are not exempted in this feeling of loneliness.
If you ever encounter this feeling of loneliness, we in #REALTALK encourages everyone to take small steps, having a real talk with yourself, your family, and your friends. Building a community that will help together in conquering loneliness. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
What is the age of loneliness?
The effects of loneliness on our mental health
Small and effective steps to dealing with loneliness
The importance of having a support group in overcoming loneliness
QUOTES
“Loneliness doesn't necessarily have to be about the traditional mental health stereotypes or the stories that we often see.”
“Mental health isn't necessarily about being diagnosed with depression, or to be on medication for anxiety, or experiencing panic attacks, it can be something like loneliness.”
“Loneliness is what increases the risk for later things like depression or anxiety.”
“We often wait until it's too late to address the feelings that are slowly starting to build and come up for us in our lifestyle.”
“We're headed into a world where work from home is going to become more and more normal.”
RESOURCES
5 Stages of Grief - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
CNBC: Tony Hsieh’s last months are a tragic reminder of how Covid isolation can worsen mental health