Social media is the biggest reason why the millennial kid tends to be lonely

News24xx.com - Although social media becomes a good source of information, it turns out that this product can also become a cause of loneliness for the current generation.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a 90-year-old psychotherapist, confirmed this. According to her, social media brings a bad influence on millennial generation because it can cause loneliness.

She explained that social media decrease our skill to maintain a romantic relationship. She also said that using social media too much will decrease our social skills in real life.

“I am very worried about loneliness,” she said. “People are losing the art of conversation. They keep using their phones.”

She also said that she often sees a couple with their phones on the table. According to her, this is such a huge problem.

Dr. Westheimer also said that the relationship between people is hard to maintain now, thanks to the internet.

“It gives people illogical hope, like wishing to get a partner like a prince charming that comes riding a horse,” she said.

For example, seeing how Meghan Markle was able to attract Prince Harry and married him, causes many people to hope that they will have the same life as the Duchess of Sussex. However, Westheimer said that Meghan was a lucky woman that was able to be with a prince in this modern age.

Many studies found that loneliness is sometimes more dangerous than smoking or obesity. Those who suffer from loneliness are more prone to feel anxiety, depression and othermental health problems. In fact, a researcher claimed that loneliness can increase the death risk for both man and woman.

“Loneliness is more common today than before and more people live alone now,” said Anne Vinggard Christensen, the leader of the research.

Then what should we do to cure loneliness? Therapist Jennifer L. Silvershein recommends us to do new activities that will help bring back relationship with others. For example, making eye contact with other people in public places, writing letters to the people we love, or even playing with our pets.

Silvershein also explained the benefit of doing volunteer works, which can cause you happiness. According to her, helping other people is the same as helping yourself. It can also give you a chance to go out and make a new connection.

 

 

 

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