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Not everyone has the same relationship with social contact. Introverts, for example, recharge by spending time alone. Meanwhile extroverts get their energy from being around other people.
But here’s the thing: being introverted or enjoying solitude isn’t the same as being lonely. Loneliness can actually become painful, and even harmful, when it drags on for too long.
What happens when loneliness becomes chronic then? How does that work then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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First Broadcast: 19/11/2025
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