A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, research suggests

Re:A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, researc... by clairity on Tuesday May 21, 2019 @04:33PM (#19974635)

yup, burnt1ce's argument is both puzzling and overstated, even as i appreciate their zeal for sports.

loneliness has many antidotes, not just having/making friends. just interacting with other people can stem loneliness.

i both volunteer and play sports (basketball) and while some benefits overlap, i do each for principally different benefits.

basketball provides both regular exercise (that i like and do willingly) and an outlet to be competitive (and even aggressive).

volunteering provides an opportunity to learn something new and give to others.

that both reduce loneliness is icing on the cake.

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Re:A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, researc... by burnt1ce on Tuesday May 21, 2019 @04:42PM (#19974745)

Which argument do you think is most puzzling and overstated? I'm just trying to understand this from your point of view.

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Re:A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, researc... by macintux on Tuesday May 21, 2019 @05:26PM (#19975241)

Your first line is completely unwarranted.

Sports was better for you, at least for the sports you chose and the volunteering opportunities you chose. That’s fine.

To apply your anecdata to the rest of the world and shout the following is what’s troubling.

> No way! I totally vehemently disagree.

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Re:A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, researc... by burnt1ce on Wednesday May 22, 2019 @09:25PM (#19987458)

Maybe my choice of words were strong but I do have strong opinions supported with arguments and many years of experience

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Re:A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, researc... by macintux on Wednesday May 22, 2019 @10:03PM (#19987644)

Your experience is that volunteering doesn’t help with loneliness? That’s all the article says, ultimately.

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