Loneliness is going around, and it’s having a pretty big impact.
Perhaps you haven’t seen friends and loved ones in person for quite some time. Or maybe pandemic stress has created tension in your household, leaving you lonely and frustrated despite being in a full house
Feelings of nostalgia for “before times” and a longing to return to pre-pandemic life can compound loneliness. You might miss fleeting, everyday social interactions or the ability to simply sit in public, speaking to no one but still benefiting from the presence of others.