Here’s what experts have to say.

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But can you have too much of a good thing?

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That is, whats the separation between healthy amounts of alone time versus more concerning bouts of social isolation?

Social isolation is really when you totally take yourself out of social interactions.

But experts say such unsavory effects could also extend to any number of people.

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Anna Akbari, Ph.D. is a Sociologist and Author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness.

Were kind of talking about feeling this emptiness and this loss of connection, she says.

And, for all you introverts, this doesnt mean hosting a party for every night you spend in.

Work toward whatever small increments it’s possible for you to sustain, says Dr. Akbari.

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Theseweak ties relationships are important for fostering connection, too.

If anything, you get to enjoy what you like among people who like the same thing.

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Anna Akbari, Ph.D. is a Sociologist and Author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness.

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