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Loneliness causes brain to perceive social environments as threats
Clinical psychologist Beste Çokavgil of Acıbadem Eskişehir Hospital has stated that long-term loneliness can cause the brain to perceive social environments as threatening. This perception keeps the nervous system in a constant state of alertness, which can lead to various physiological and cognitive issues.
According to Çokavgil, these effects include sleep disturbances, decreased attention spans, reduced tolerance, and mental fatigue. Because the brain allocates significant resources to monitoring potential social threats, cognitive functions such as memory and learning can be weakened. However, she emphasized that these neurological and psychological issues are not permanent and can be addressed through psychological support and the establishment of healthy social connections.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Prolonged isolation can lead to sleep, attention, and tolerance problems. www.medyagazete.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Loneliness causes the nervous system to remain in a constant state of alertness. www.medyagazete.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The brain's focus on perceived threats can cause mental fatigue and learning difficulties. www.medyagazete.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Memory and attention problems caused by loneliness are not permanent. www.medyagazete.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Long-term loneliness can cause the brain to perceive the social environment as more threatening. www.medyagazete.com · www.sondakika.com