Solo living

Solo living refers to the domestic situation of individuals who live alone. This has received attention from behavioral experts and researchers, in regard to how to help address the personal needs of such individuals, and to provide them with resources which can be beneficial. Various published articles address practical advice and methods for individuals who live alone, in order to help them find beneficial ways for improving various parts of daily life.

Background and overview
In 2023, an article entitled "Solo Living: The Art of Thriving Alone, Your Ultimate Living Guide" stated: "Living alone can be a bit intimidating, especially if it’s new to you. To stay safe, make sure you choose a safe apartment or condo where you feel secure. .... choose a place to live with plenty of lighting and great neighbors. ...get to know your neighbors and the people around you so you can all look out for one another. "

One writer shared their own experience at a website devoted to this topic, stating that: "...negative thoughts started popping into my head. What if I ended up living alone forever? Will I be able to cope with that? How could I ever meet anyone? How will I get through the long, cold winter months, especially with the increased financial burden? The negative questions were seemingly endless, and my initial positivity evaporated. I had serious doubts that living alone was for me.....Slowly (and thanks to a combination of counselling and medication), I began to address the issues. I became more open with friends. I did exercises to help my anxiety, and I began to have a more ‘reality-based’ outlook on my situation. Yes, there were still tough times, and yes, there are negatives to living alone, but I began to handle that and started to focus on the positives."

Govt studies

 * Perceptions of the Role of Living Alone in Providing Services to Patients With Cognitive Impairment, Official website of National Institutes of Health . Aug 1, 2023

Articles

 * It's hard to be sick when you're single.Ruth Pitt was successful and single with a grownup family. But when serious illness struck, she struggled to cope without the support of a 'significant other' by Ruth Pitt Jun 29, 2013, Guardian website.
 * When youre aging alone who will take care of you if you get sick, by Steven Petrow, Washington Post, July 2018.
 * How To Survive Being Sick When You Live Solo, Adrienne Breaux, updated May 4, 2019
 * Managing Stress, Mindfully, Tools for caregivers offered by Gale Lyman, RN, BSN, HNB-BC
 * How to feel better: Tips for self-care when sick, By DARCY DiBIASE, website update.edu
 * video: Sick And Alone | 7 Ways To HEAL By Yourself | Naturally Negeen, YouTube video.

Websites for resources

 * Website for "We are solo living". Quote: Solo Living is a community-driven manual. We believe living alone well means talking more about the living alone and single life experience while unselfishly looking after our wellbeing and living sustainably.