This Is Your Brain On Loneliness, University of Chicago

We all tend to feel isolated, rejected, or frustrated when we’re being ignored or misunderstood. Social isolation can induce feelings of loneliness and cause our brains to become alert to threats and the possible danger of strangers. According to a recent study, published in the journal Cortex, lonely people’s brains differ from those of non-lonely people, as regions that make them highly vigilant become more active in social situations.

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