Turns out, loneliness isn’t just a bad mood—it’s actually making chronic illness way harder to manage. Over half of patients say feeling isolated keeps them from picking up meds or even seeing their doctor. The kicker? Most feel their healthcare team is too busy or distant to help. But when patients connect with others who get it, things improve big time. Peer support might be the missing link we’ve all been ignoring! #ChronicIllness #Loneliness #MentalHealth #Healthcare #PatientSupport #Health