Surviving The Loneliness Epidemic

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Topics: Loneliness epidemic in america, depressed and lonely after breakup, i have no friends, how to be alone and happy, how to stop being lonely, how to deal with loneliness

[ColeHastings]

Thanks for watching.


Hope to see you in the community.

[yohaizilber]

Loneliness is NOT a lack of number of relationships but a lack of DEPTH in relationships. While it may be possible to make a lot of superficial connections online, nothing beats having just one meaningful friendship with a real person.

[iiCounted-opjx]

the people who've survived epidemic by having real friends since childhood are some of the luckiest people on earth

[SofoArchon]

We are living in the most "connected" period in human history, yet there has never been a time before when people felt as isolated as we do.

[jscarbrough]

This genuinely scared me because of how closely I related to it. I do everything the lonely person in this video does. I stay awake until 3-4am on purpose, to tire myself out so I don't have to overthink. I scroll constantly on my phone, and never feel fulfilled due to it. When I do eat, it usually isn't very healthy. I've been lonely for well over a decade now...I'm finally asking my Dr. for help because I can't go on like this.

[ohjay]

Feeling lonely is normal. A lot of people don't have the same support as before. And I think its toxic to even tell people to be "content " alone. No. We aren't made that way. Nobody needs to be content with an unfulfilling life and that includes being alone.

[aoeuhtnsqwerty]

Nothing says "I don't understand lonely people's struggles whatsoever" like telling them to awkwardly push themselves onto random groups in the park and to somehow expect deep meaningful relationships rather than uncomfortable looks 99% of the time.

[michaeljode]

Really despise how this puts all the 'blame' on the lonely person.

[markobou]

19, no friends, but now so much is going through my mind rn this video was like a therapy session. Like I just went from the lonely to alone change.

[vestlen]

This vastly oversimplifies the problem. It demonizes people for being depressed and essentially blames people who are struggling for being in that position because if they just tried harder they could fix it. “If you’re depressed you’re not trying hard enough” is not a helpful, empathetic, or supportive response for someone who is battling these kinds of emotions.

[NathanielHall]

Most people are so busy even if you go out and make new friends you'll likely never or rarely ever see them again.

[soldatintelectual]

How about we stop this self help bullshit and improve the community life? We are social creatures no matter how alpha sigma our mindsets are. No amount of bro talk can change it

[PsychoAuthorIX]

Thank you, Cole. I’ve been lonely for three years now after my best friend got rid of me. Lost two close online friends last year. Now, I’m starting to accept being alone finally, and focusing on improving me and my life. Thanks. ❤🎉

[robbiehall]

I honestly felt like I was the only lonely person on earth. This describes me accurately. I never see people alone. I always see other men with their buddies. Something I have never had and never will. Never had a girlfriend and never had buddies.

[erindabney]

Cole, the dichotomy you set up in this video is EXACTLY the type of shaming that makes lonely people feel WORSE.

Personally, I am up by 7:30 AM every single day. I always have a task list. I work on hobbies, I spend a lot of time outdoors, I go to social events when I can. When I am not working, I am productive. I travel extensively, every opportunity I get.

I am intensely, painfully lonely. Every time I open up to somebody they evaporate. I was recently flunked out of therapy. And now, here you come with another dose of shaming.

[stonks]

Bruh I literally just today searched for whats up with this feeling of "im gonna be alone forever" and here..

[lazarusblackwell]

Im not religious but i asked god to send me a few real friends and he did.

I have 3 of them today.

Just prayed in the privacy of my living room and talked to god like you would talk to a person.

[ovidiu]

This video came in a perfect moment, I'm struggling with loneliness and I'm trying to improve my social life and to be more productive. Thank you for your amazing content, Cole.

[Not_Your_Regular_News]

Hey, I want to thank you for making your journey public. Especially in the beginning, I have a son that was having lots of similar issues. You are very similar in many ways. That is an amazing thing, because I was able to have him watch these videos, and it has helped him tremendously. Thank you.

[waytooboring-]

we need friends and a partner. it’s something hardwired into all of us. people who say they don’t need either may feel content in the moment but they’ll end up regretting it. it’s a need.