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Why sharing personal struggles online can increase loneliness

I posted a vulnerable story about my anxiety and got 50 heart reactions but somehow felt more alone than before I shared it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Receiving sympathy without presence reveals that validation cannot substitute for genuine witness.

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“Where Are You with Social media and loneliness?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.