Being alone is sad

Are you one of those people who likes spending time alone? If so, you probably already know that there are some people who will stigmatize you for it.

They think you are alone because you are anxious around other people and just don’t have very positive relationships with humans. They assume you are lonely and depressed.

That’s been the prevailing storyline about spending time alone for far too long.

More recently, scholars are increasingly recognizing and documenting the value of solitude.

Tips and advice from a leading therapist on overcoming loneliness and feelings of depression.

They believe that spending time alone can be good for creativity, self-insight, self-development, relaxation, and spirituality.

One of the most important determinants of whether time alone is a good experience or a fraught one is whether you choose to be alone.

If you are spending time alone because that’s what you want, then that will probably be a psychologically healthy experience. If instead you are home alone feeling despondent because you really want to be with other people, that’s much more problematic.

As important as that distinction is, some scholars believe it is not enough.

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