There are a number of dangers associated with loneliness including:
- It can lead to depression
- People who are lonely may struggle to get to sleep at night.
- A lack of social support is likely to mean that the individual will struggle more with the challenges of life.
- Many people will turn to substance abuse in order to deal with loneliness.
- It is a relapse trigger for people in addiction recovery.
- People who are lonely are far more likely to commit suicide.
- It causes increased levels of stress hormone that can cause high blood pressure.