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How to Deal with Loneliness for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

Behavioural symptoms – decreased motivation, changes in eating habits, and increased substance abuse. due to illness or disability), or social anxiety (e.g., Chronic illness or disability can also limit a person’s ability to participate in social activities, leading to feelings of loneliness. Life transitions.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Psychosis, e.g., paranoia, hallucinations, or delusions. A major life event such as divorce or disability. Alcohol or drug abuse. Trauma associated with physical or sexual abuse, sexual orientation (LGBTQ+), racism, or war. Conversely, substance use disorder is sometimes an underlying reason for a mental breakdown.