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Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW
Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW
Chronically Me
Chronic Illness
The Link Between Loneliness and Chronic Illness
A recent study explores the intersection between loneliness and chronic illness.
Posted April 15, 2025
Reviewed by Margaret Foley
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Key points
Heightened loneliness is linked with chronic illness.
A recent study identifies three themes related to loneliness and chronic illness.
Thinking about these themes in our own lives can help us identify how loneliness affects us.
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"I spoke with my friend's husband who's a PIP assessor, for advice about my upcoming PIP review, and was given some useful insights about how the process works from the inside, including specifics about ME & #longCovid ..."
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Last night I spoke with my friend's husband who's a PIP assessor, for advice about my upcoming PIP review, and was given some useful insights about how the process works from the inside, including specifics about ME and long Covid 🧵
People with ME and long Covid will only receive points for cooking, washing and dressing. It's unlikely we'll receive points in any other activity.
Few applicants will be awarded points for eating and drinking. It's viewed that if you can grip cutlery, no matter how much pain you're in or how long it takes you to eat, then you are independent. Only applicants with eating disorders or a paralytic hand will be awarded points.