Loneliness is a dangerous addiction !

There are a number of dangers associated with loneliness including:

It can lead to depression
People who are lonely may struggle to get to sleep at night.
A lack of social support is likely to mean that the individual will struggle more with the challenges of life.
Many people will turn to substance abuse in order to deal with loneliness.
It is a relapse trigger for people in addiction recovery.
People who are lonely are far more likely to commit suicide.
It causes increased levels of stress hormone that can cause high blood pressure.