Editor Note: This post has been republished from the author's Substack with their express permission (https://drpam.substack.com/p/why-are-we-so-lonely-understanding)Key Points: • Reliance on digital communication during the pandemic was a lifeline then, but some of those habits may contribute to loneliness and disconnection now. • Social skills were neglected during the pandemic, making us out-of-practice and potentially anxious about in-person interactions. • Social media’s dopamine...
