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Loneliness and Compassion

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Combatting loneliness with Compassion


We live in an era of unprecedented disconnection and loneliness.  Despite the explosion of social media, as we are stuck on our screens, we have increasingly isolated ourselves. The incidence of self harming behaviors and suicides are up. Mental health issues have reached crisis proportions. I see the effects of this in my wellness practice every day. There are, however, solutions to this trend.


I have found that patients who exhibit compassion toward their fellow humans, particularly by helping where they can, are more engaged, less lonely and therefore happier. Why is this?


Compassion takes us outside of ourselves, connects us to those we reach out to help, and fosters a stronger sense of community. Reaching out to someone in need, whether it’s a friend, family member, client or even complete stranger, is a two way street. Reaching out to another person is as beneficial for the helper as it is for those being helped.


It takes effort and can be intimidating to go outside one’s comfort zone to provide assistance for another. It indeed takes courage and practice to be a “helper” in this society.


I have found it also to be true that in order to connect with the vulnerable, we must be honest about our own vulnerability. Once we reach outside of our comfort zone and lend a hand to another, our loneliness and disconnection will immediately begin to dissipate. We will then be happier, and the world will be a better place.


I welcome your comments!


In health,


Dr. John Monaco

MONACO Wellness

(813)541-6440

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