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What is the number one cause of loneliness?

What causes loneliness? There is not one single cause of loneliness. Loneliness can often be a result of life changes or circumstances that include living alone, changing your living arrangements, having financial problems, or death of a loved one.

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Loneliness is cognitive discomfort or uneasiness from being or perceiving oneself to be alone, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA defines it as the emotional distress we feel when our inherent needs for intimacy and companionship are not met. The APA defines it as the emotional distress we feel when our inherent needs for intimacy and companionship are not met. It can be either an objective or subjective state, Dr. Olds explains. You could, for example, live alone and crave companionship. But loneliness also describes what you feel when you’re in a crowded room and aren’t connecting with the people around you as much as you’d like to be, she says. Richard Weissbourd, EdD, faculty director of human development and psychology at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, says it’s important to point out that the academic definition of loneliness is a general one, and it doesn’t describe all of the various ways people experience loneliness. “It doesn’t describe the fine-grain emotional states people feel when they’re lonely,” he explains. A new parent who is tending to their baby all day and is seeking adult connection may feel a kind of loneliness that’s completely different than the experience a college freshman may be grappling with after leaving their hometown and moving into a dorm room with strangers, says Weissbourd, whose research focuses on human relationships and connection.

The Difference Between Loneliness and Being Alone

Being alone is not the same as feeling lonely. Being alone means an absence of others around you, whereas the APA definition of loneliness emphasizes that feeling lonely refers to the discrepancy you feel between desired and actual social relationships (in terms of either quantity or quality). Loneliness is a feeling of unwanted isolation or lack of connection, whether you are alone or surrounded by others. Solitude, on the other hand, is a choice. People may choose to be alone for hours or days and not feel lonely at all, Olds says. “Solitude can be a wonderful thing, until it goes on too long and drifts into loneliness,” she adds. Studies, including one published in 2017, have suggested that living alone is a risk factor for loneliness and social isolation. But, research also suggests that time spent alone can help with feelings of autonomy, self-discovery, and fostering a “peaceful mood,” especially in seniors, according to a 2021 study. But, research also suggests that time spent alone can help with feelings of autonomy, self-discovery, and fostering a “peaceful mood,” especially in seniors, according to a 2021 study. In other words, being alone can — but doesn’t necessarily — cause loneliness.

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What world record has been broken the most?

Currently, Ashrita Furman holds the record for breaking the most world records. Crediting with setting and breaking 600 (and counting) records to his name, the New-York native has caught 86 grapes in his mouth in 1 minute and inflated 28 balloons with his nose in 3 minutes.

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Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Since its inception in 1955, the Guinness World Records serves as the highlight reel of remarkable skill by ordinary citizens. The "global authority on record-breaking," the "Guinness World Records" is currently the world's best-selling copyrighted book ever. Although there are many single record-holders, the Guinness committee acually has no limitations on how many records one can break. Currently, Ashrita Furman holds the record for breaking the most world records. Crediting with setting and breaking 600 (and counting) records to his name, the New-York native has caught 86 grapes in his mouth in 1 minute and inflated 28 balloons with his nose in 3 minutes. Many others have bragging rights when it comes to holding multiple world records and INSIDER rounded up some notable recipients.