Eight Ways to Live Alone Without Feeling Lonely (Women's Health) --Yahoo! News

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According to the US Census, as of 2012, there were 31 million people living alone in the United States. It's very surprising that more than a quarter of the US population lives alone. However, more and more studies show that people living alone are at increased risk of depression and alcoholism. Let's take a closer look. [Photo] The doctor is instructing you! Tips for fighting loneliness during the New Year holidays alone It's certainly a little scary to hear the word risk, but living alone doesn't mean that you're miserable and lonely, and that you don't necessarily get depressed or alcoholic. According to Dr. Eric Klinenberg, who has his book Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise And Surprising Appeal Of Living Alone, living alone is not only unprecedentedly popular, but also for him. beneficial. "We have found that a person living alone has better mental health than an unmarried couple living together." Also, people who do not have to share their living space tend to have a more fulfilling social life than married couples. From here, let's see how to live alone as healthy as possible.

1. Seriously consider whether living alone is suitable for you

It is undeniable that there are risks peculiar to living alone. According to Dr. Klinenberg, living alone can be a detrimental environment for those who tend to feel lonely or depressed.

2.Give the key to someone you can trust

This isn't just for people who have just lost their keys or who are at risk of falling down the stairs. It's encouraging that there are people, regardless of your age, who can come in with a master key if something goes wrong.

3. 3.Make at least a few friends in your neighborhood

According to Dr. Fat Kerr, a sociologist at Rutgers University, it's important to communicate with your neighbors in a city where you can live anonymously. You don't have to go out to borrow sugar, but make an effort to build a solid relationship with the people around you. You need someone to ask for something important, or someone who will notice when something is wrong with you. It's not enough to just smile in the elevator.

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