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The American Psychological Association (APA) defines loneliness as the affective and cognitive discomfort or uneasiness from being or perceiving oneself to be alone or otherwise solitary.

In other words, loneliness is the mental or emotional discomfort you may experience from either being alone or feeling as though you are alone. This feeling stems from your social needs not being met and/or an inability to get the social connection you desire.

Although loneliness and being alone are commonly confused, being alone doesnt necessarily mean someone is lonely. Loneliness is a feeling, while being alone is a situation or state of being, which is not inherently negative, says Nina Vasan, M.D., psychiatrist and professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief medical officer at Real, an online mental wellness membership site.

You can feel lonely even when youre surrounded by other peoplesuch as a partner, family, co-workers or friends, continues Dr. Vasan.

Its also possible to be alone, but not feel lonely, she adds. For example, if youre by yourself but connecting to others through good communication or activities like volunteering, you dont feel lonely.

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