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Posted On: July 3rd 2026, 02:00 pm
About 2 weeks ago, I saw roughly 20 patients in one day and one theme was common in everyday living. LONELINESS.
Believe it or not, the no. 1 thing almost everyone is feeling right now regardless of race, gender, relationship status (whether married, single or somewhere in-between - let’s save feeling lonely in a relationship for another video), is loneliness. Now let’s talk about it.
Loneliness isn’t just ‘being alone’. It’s feeling disconnected even when you’re around people; in rooms full of colleagues, at family dinners, or in a committed relationship. That quiet signal your brain sends when something vital is missing.
It hits leaders, high performers, entrepreneurs especially hard. You deliver results, carry the weight, yet still feel isolated at the top.
Scientifically, it’s brutal. The U.S. Surgeon General compared it to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day; raising heart disease risk by 29%, stroke by 32%, dementia by 50%, plus depression, anxiety, and early death. Yes, even early death.
Your body treats it like a survival threat.
The good news? You can fight it with these three practical moves:
1. Reach out. A simple text works “Been thinking about you, want to grab coffee or just talk?” Small consistent steps build connection faster than waiting to feel ready.
2. Practice self-connection. Sit with yourself for a few minutes a day; take a walk, journal, breathe, drink water. You can’t connect with people if you’re feeling disconnected from yourself. Please read that again.
3. Do small acts of kindness. Hold the door for a stranger, say please and thank you with intention, smile at someone, or send a quick encouraging note. These tiny human links remind you we’re all in this together.
it’s #July4th weekend. Try connecting with people around you as you observe America’s 250th birthday. 🇺🇸
Attending a pool party or backyard party?
Ask one person how they’re REALLY doing, see that you’re not alone. ❤️
Even one move can shift the loneliness dial.
You’ve got this!
What’s your go-to move against loneliness?
For me, it’s music, writing & acts of kindness.
Watch this till the end.
Love,
#DrSim �
Believe it or not, the no. 1 thing almost everyone is feeling right now regardless of race, gender, relationship status (whether married, single or somewhere in-between - let’s save feeling lonely in a relationship for another video), is loneliness. Now let’s talk about it.
Loneliness isn’t just ‘being alone’. It’s feeling disconnected even when you’re around people; in rooms full of colleagues, at family dinners, or in a committed relationship. That quiet signal your brain sends when something vital is missing.
It hits leaders, high performers, entrepreneurs especially hard. You deliver results, carry the weight, yet still feel isolated at the top.
Scientifically, it’s brutal. The U.S. Surgeon General compared it to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day; raising heart disease risk by 29%, stroke by 32%, dementia by 50%, plus depression, anxiety, and early death. Yes, even early death.
Your body treats it like a survival threat.
The good news? You can fight it with these three practical moves:
1. Reach out. A simple text works “Been thinking about you, want to grab coffee or just talk?” Small consistent steps build connection faster than waiting to feel ready.
2. Practice self-connection. Sit with yourself for a few minutes a day; take a walk, journal, breathe, drink water. You can’t connect with people if you’re feeling disconnected from yourself. Please read that again.
3. Do small acts of kindness. Hold the door for a stranger, say please and thank you with intention, smile at someone, or send a quick encouraging note. These tiny human links remind you we’re all in this together.
it’s #July4th weekend. Try connecting with people around you as you observe America’s 250th birthday. 🇺🇸
Attending a pool party or backyard party?
Ask one person how they’re REALLY doing, see that you’re not alone. ❤️
Even one move can shift the loneliness dial.
You’ve got this!
What’s your go-to move against loneliness?
For me, it’s music, writing & acts of kindness.
Watch this till the end.
Love,
#DrSim �
Comments (31)
24 days agothewavygoddess
Heyyy @drsim7 not sure if you remember meeting me at fashion week but I am currently in grad school for mental health! I would love to connect again ❤️
2 months agodjval8
Kindness is my project atm. I need all help to working and achieving my goals on kindness. Thank you for the message
2 months agotarry_jonathan
We as people need to find a purpose in life that’s help me eliminate the experience of loneliness 🙌🏾
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