There is a risk of many diseases due to loneliness, due to which the risk of many physical and mental health related diseases increases including heart disease, stroke, dementia. Loneliness can also lead to premature death. When a person lives alone he starts thinking about many things. Negative thoughts always come to his mind. Due to which the risk of heart disease and stroke increases. Loneliness can increase the risk of high blood pressure. Due to which the risk of type 2 diabetes may increase. The immunity of a person living alone gradually starts weakening. The risk of infection also remains.
Loneliness not only affects mental health but can also cause many dangerous diseases. According to a report published in CDC, loneliness can sometimes become fatal. Therefore one should stay away from it. Let us know how dangerous loneliness is and what diseases it poses a risk of…
1. Social Anxiety
Loneliness can cause social anxiety. In such a situation, people remain worried about going out or meeting others. They hesitate to talk to others. They are afraid of what people will think about them. Many times one has to face embarrassment in going out and meeting others.
2. Chronic Disease
Loneliness can also increase the risk of many chronic diseases. It has also been proven in research that people who live isolated from society have a higher risk of high blood pressure, obesity and heart attack.
3. Diabetes
The problem of diabetes is increasing rapidly due to bad lifestyle and eating habits. But its risk can be very high for those who live alone. They may also often have sleep problems.
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4. Dysthymia
According to a research, loneliness can be the cause of dysthymia i.e. persistent depression. Bad thoughts come in this. There may be negativity in the mind. Due to this, mental health can be adversely affected. In such a situation, confidence gradually starts decreasing.
5. Immunity is weak
Being alone all the time can weaken immunity. Such people start falling ill again and again. According to a research, due to loneliness, antibodies are not formed properly in the body, which can lead to infections and diseases.