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The famous writer and philosopher Elsa Punset believes that “solitude can now be considered an epidemic of the 21st century.” Have we really come to convert the fear of being alone into a serious and all too widespread condition?
Now, the question is, is there a solution? Is the fear of being alone a serious problem? We must not forget that solitude, according to clinical studies, also affects human health.
Solitude, or more specifically, the solitude that is accompanied by a feeling of abandonment, causes weakness in the immune system. It also makes our blood pressure rise. This, in turn, favors the increase of the hormones associated with stress. The physical consequences of solitude can include obesity, drug addiction, and difficult sleeping.
Can you really stop being afraid of being alone? Does solitude have a cure? Is being in a bad relationship better than not having anyone at all? Is it normal for someone to feel abandoned even when they are currently in a relationship?
According to the philosopher Elsa Punset, there is a set of factors in the world nowadays that makes many people feel a constant disconnection with their surroundings. Even despite the fact that they are surrounded by other people.
The average number of close intimate friends per person has fallen in the last couple of years. It has reduced, going from 3 to 1, or none. This is despite the proliferation of social networks and the enormous number of “friends” or contacts that you may have on Facebook or Twitter.
Obviously, an intimate friend is a confidant, someone to tell your secrets, fears and worries to. The lack of this person, especially in people 30 years or over, is important.
Now, a question comes to mind. Can you really overcome the fear of being alone? Of course you can. However, it is not an easy process, and it requires a lot of effort. At times you may need the help of a professional, especially if you feel chronic loneliness.
Here are a set of tips to get you started on overcoming your fear of being alone.
Being afraid of solitude is truly an irrational fear. High self-esteem, personal fulfillment, confidence and security in your own skills are key factors to overcoming all kinds of problems. Thus, it is in our hands as individuals to overcome the terrible modern day epidemic that is the fear of solitude.