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Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

Psychology says the most dangerous form of loneliness isn't being alone. It's being surrounded by people while performing a version of yourself that none of them would recognize if they saw you at home on a Sunday afternoon. - Silicon Canals

The gap between one's public persona and private self creates a profound sense of loneliness.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Psychology says people who have the capacity to be alone without feeling lonely are not indifferent to connection - they're specific about it, and specificity about connection is only possible for someone who has spent enough time alone to know the difference between company that adds something and company that simply fills space - Silicon Canals

The ability to be alone is a sign of emotional maturity and develops from early experiences of safety and connection.
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