“To some people being alone, well for a short while in any case, is like living in heaven – away from the constant demands of the kids, away from a thoughtless or nagging partner, away from the hustle and bustle of work or city life.

Sooner or later though, reality kicks in and ironically they pine for the company and closeness of another human being. Loneliness on the other hand, when prolonged, can be like a lingering canker, slowly eating away at your mind and your life – leaving nothing but a sad and empty shell of a person with little to live for save an existence with little meaning or purpose.”

Loneliness is a complex issue which can affect any individual. Learning about this subject may be the key to support others who may be suffering from the emotional outcomes of being lonely. Check the links below to read more about loneliness, its effects, and some strategies that can be used to tackle it.

Click HERE to read the article on Loneliness @ the AIPC Article Library.

Click HERE to access Edition 52 of the Institute Inbrief eZine.

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