In a world so big, it can be easy to feel alone. Loneliness can happen to anyone at any time, but even so, blue feelings are never fun. Thankfully, there are ways to cope and deal with loneliness, and they’re probably simpler than you may think. We’ve rounded up the best ways to help you start feeling like yourself again (plus explanations for why you may be lonely). Now, everyone is different, so all of these tricks may not work for you, but it doesn’t hurt to give them a try to see what does!
Things You Should Know
- Joining clubs, volunteering, and chatting with people online helps you put yourself out there and make friends—helping you say “bye-bye” to loneliness.
- Keep yourself busy with things you love and practice self-care to learn to love solitude.
- Check in with a therapist if you’re feeling hopeless, unmotivated, and lonely, as these could be signs of depression.
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- Don’t be afraid to do things by yourself . The world is your oyster, so get out there and do what you want to do (even if there’s no one to guide you)!Thanks
References
- ↑ Chloe Carmichael, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 29 May 2019.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships/how-to-make-friends.htm
- ↑ Chloe Carmichael, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 29 May 2019.
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/feeling-lonely/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships/how-to-make-friends.htm
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/how-many-hours-of-sleep-are-enough/faq-20057898
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/pura-vida/201401/meditation-medicine-loneliness
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/coronavirus/coping-with-loneliness-during-coronavirus/
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/coronavirus/coping-with-loneliness-during-coronavirus/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/mood-boosting-power-of-dogs.htm
- ↑ https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-020-02818-3
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-symptoms-and-warning-signs.htm
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/feeling-lonely/
- ↑ https://time.com/5548386/feeling-lonely-in-relationship/
- ↑ Chloe Carmichael, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 29 May 2019.
About This Article
To deal with loneliness, try exploring new hobbies and activities, such as taking a class or volunteering within your community. If you're anxious around other people, try doing things by yourself, like going out to dinner or seeing a movie. Alternatively, join an online community to share your thoughts and ask questions to those who are also dealing with loneliness. You can also deepen your relationships with people who are already in your life, like your family and close friends. To learn how to identify the reasons for your loneliness, keep reading!
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