Posted on Feb 14, 2023
10 Things You Can Do Right Now If You’re Feeling Lonely
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Feeling lonely is a normal, human experience. You can feel lonely when you're by yourself or even when you’re in a room full of people. When you don’t feel connected with anyone or you feel like no one understands you, you might feel as though you are completely alone even if you’re around friends or family.
Causes of loneliness include life changes that lead to social isolation, like moving to a new place, grieving a death, or the end of a relationship. In some cases, loneliness is linked with mental health conditions like depression.1
People with low self-esteem may also tend to feel lonely if they struggle to make social connections.
Develop a Plan
Connect With People From Your Past
Join a Group or Club
Read a Book
Find an Online Forum
Learn Something New
Engage in a Hobby
Perform an Act of Kindness
Get Professional Help
Feeling lonely is a normal, human experience. You can feel lonely when you're by yourself or even when you’re in a room full of people. When you don’t feel connected with anyone or you feel like no one understands you, you might feel as though you are completely alone even if you’re around friends or family.
Causes of loneliness include life changes that lead to social isolation, like moving to a new place, grieving a death, or the end of a relationship. In some cases, loneliness is linked with mental health conditions like depression.1
People with low self-esteem may also tend to feel lonely if they struggle to make social connections.
Develop a Plan
Connect With People From Your Past
Join a Group or Club
Read a Book
Find an Online Forum
Learn Something New
Engage in a Hobby
Perform an Act of Kindness
Get Professional Help
10 Things You Can Do Right Now If You’re Feeling Lonely
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I don't see the "11th" option - get a dog or cat. You're never alone with a dog or cat, even when you want to be...
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I've also sent clients to the shelter to be dogwalkers or cat socializers if they can't have a pet where they live.
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Can't say I've ever had that problem, close family links, stay active in organizations, do a lot or reading, on line forums. actually it look like everything on the list except getting professional help, never thought I needed any. I tend to take charge and handle multiple projects and have the confidence in most things I can do better than most people can with a few exceptions of things out of My area of expertise. I have no problem with helping others either though if I can.
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