Have you ever been In a dark room sitting alone thinking this is eternity?
Have you ever been lonely in a crowd? Have you ever been totally happy all
alone? If yes, you might be going through a phase called loneliness.
A common viewpoint of loneliness is a state of unhappiness because you dont
belong to others. But there are complexities to it, of course. Were all
lonely at one time or another. In reality, loneliness is a natural reaction
to being separated from others, either physically, emotionally, or both.
This does not mean that dealing with it is a simple condition. For example,
experts in mental health agree that you can be alone or socially, but that
doesnt mean that you feel lonely. Indeed, people may feel lonely even in
relationships far from satisfactory, or with strangers which may also cause
certain issues of mental health such as
depression
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Few common factors associated with feeling lonely may include:
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Loss of a loved one.
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Moving away from friends and family
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Loss of contentment or enjoyment in your work
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Having health problems which limit your ability to socialize.
Ways to overcome loneliness
Always spend time with your loved ones
You can not be with others. Dont shut out the universe. Dont cut yourself
off. Try to spend a good time with your parents, siblings or other
relatives.
Take time off
Take time out from your busy work schedule, even though you have a relaxed
workload. After all, working pressure will hardly allow you to spend quality
time with people who are close to you. Switching off can rejuvenate your
body and mind.
Exercise
It is one of the most trusted sources that can help you calm your nerves.
Go for a walk, ride a bicycle, or play outdoor games. Anything that boosts
you is good for your body and mind.
Start socializing
A great place to start is by seeing what is available around you and
connect with like-minded people who share similar interests. You never know,
you may unlock a hidden talent in the process!
Meditate
Practicing meditation can help you identify and release some of the
thoughts that could be keeping you feeling lonely and undermining your
efforts to meet new people.
Maintain Journal
Sometimes we are unable to express ourselves verbally in that case you must
write down all your thoughts, feeling how you want to respond, what you want
to do. This can help you calm down and reassess our loneliness.
Despite the above strategies into practice If youre still feeling lonely,
always remember youre not alone. The feeling of loneliness can hit at any
time in life, even if it seems as though you’re surrounded by friends and
family. Whatever might be making you feel lonely, don’t be afraid to seek
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