Long time Quote by Wes Campton
“Lonliness… it's a drug. It's somthing I having been taking for a long time, but I'm not addicted to it, it's addicted to me. I refuse to take it, but it keeps coming and coming and someday, that drug is going to become my end.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal essay, Wes Campton, 2020
Loneliness can become a self‑reinforcing habit that feels like an addiction, eventually harming one’s wellbeing.
In simple terms: Loneliness can act like a harmful habit.
Recognize and break the loneliness cycle.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- social engagement
- therapy
- support groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your loneliness habit?
- How can you replace it with healthy connections?
Not all loneliness is negative; some solitude is restorative.