Feb 3, 2020
America is facing a loneliness epidemic, according to research. But what exactly is loneliness? Is it social isolation? A lack of intimacy? And importantly -- is loneliness a choice? In today’s podcast, Gabe and Jackie tackle these difficult questions and share their own thoughts on loneliness and how it relates to mental health. Gabe also unveils the 7 different types of loneliness -- one of these being “no-animal loneliness.” But is there really such a thing? Jackie is doubtful.
Tune in to hear a thoughtful and nuanced discussion of what it means to be lonely, and see if you can relate to one or more of the 7 types.
Find us online at:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/notcrazy/
About The Hosts
Gabe
Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who
lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular
book, Mental Illness is an
Asshole and other Observations, available
from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe
Howard. To learn more, please visit his
website, gabehoward.com.
Gabe also hosts The Psych Central Podcast available on your favorite podcast player or by visiting psychcentral.com/show.
Jackie
Zimmerman has been in the patient advocacy game for
over a decade and has established herself as an authority on
chronic illness, patient-centric healthcare, and patient community
building. She lives with multiple sclerosis, ulcerative
colitis, and depression.
You can find her online at JackieZimmerman.co, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
