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Reality series that put contestants in remote places and have them fend for themselves have been done before, but "Alone" is more extreme than previous efforts, according to producers, who call it the boldest and longest survival experiment on TV. In the 10-episode season, 10 survivalists are placed in the Vancouver Island wilderness alone -- with no camera crew or producers -- and given the simple mission of staying alive, with a big reward -- $500,000 -- given to the contestant who lasts the longest while battling mental obstacles like extreme isolation and psychological distress. The contestants living in the wilderness for their chance at the cash include law enforcement officer Josh, military veteran Brant and lifelong adventurer Sam.
Great article dear 🥰...Unsurprisingly, loneliness is linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety have both been linked to structural degeneration of the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. So not only do these conditions affect mood, they can also affect the brain itself... When you say “lonely”you need someone to be with you. And the loneliest feeling is when your need for someone's presence is not satiated, because the former presence cannot be with you anymore. It was your sense of lost that worsened loneliness. The more you think about someone, the more you become lonely...Just because you're alone now, or have been for a while, it doesn't mean that you always will be. Learning how to make yourself happy, to feel whole and fulfilled on your own, can make you more successful in making and maintaining friendships and relationships.