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As the holidays are coming closer, are you feeling more alone? Sometimes, we may feel loneliness near the holidays because we are reminded of how others might have more friends or families to celebrate with than us. But the truth is, you are not alone in this. In fact, studies even suggest that we feel loneliest during the holidays. Watch this video now if you want to reaffirm yourself. Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Vanessa Tao Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera ( / amandasilvera ) Animator: Krisha Que ( / @macchiusmoriatostudios07 ) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Perlman, D., & Peplau, L. A. (1981). Toward a social psychology of loneliness. Personal relationships, 3, 31-56. Bradt, G. (2015). The Secret Of Happiness Revealed By Harvard Study. Forbes. Retrieved. Heinrich, L. M., & Gullone, E. (2006). The clinical significance of loneliness: A literature review. Clinical Psychology Review, 26(6), 695-718. Ernst, J. M., & Cacioppo, J. T. (1999). Lonely hearts: Psychological perspectives on loneliness. Applied and preventive psychology, 8(1), 1-22. Peteet, J. R. (2011). Approaching emptiness: Subjective, objective and existential dimensions. Journal of Religion and Health, 50(3), 558-63. Gierveld, J. D. J., & Van Tilburg, T. (2010). The De Jong Gierveld short scales for emotional and social loneliness: tested on data from 7 countries in the UN generations and gender surveys. European Journal of Aging, 7(2), 121-130.