I feel like isolating myself, but deep inside I am very lonely. What do I do?

You feel lonely, but company of other people is not helping you cure yourself. You may like to spend a little while alone, with you self, and learn about yourself. You could learn to live your own company, which would help get rid of loneliness. You may try new hobbies alone, read, write, etc. Find out where in your interest lies and learn to love yourself. You shall find that after this step, the company of others is sweeter than before.

Socialize. I completely understand that that probably sounds like the worst possible option right now and that the word itself might even scare you a little, it is the only way to cure isolation. Being alone is healthy from time to time but isolating yourself all the time is not a good way to live. Human beings are built for community. Please, don't be afraid to embrace it. It will take time, it will take energy but it feels wonderful once you allow yourself to open up to what's around you. Of course, I don't know your entire situation, so you can do with this advice what you will but please be safe, healthy, and stay strong.

Sometimes, it can be nice to reach out. You can try reaching out to somebody you feel comfortable with. Just try to hang out with them for a couple hours. It may make you feel a lot better :)

It's hard to say what /you/ should do; as many people experience this - but in different forms. The best option is to get yourself out there every once in a while, even if it does make you feel slightly uncomfortable. In the long run, it may be worth it. It's nice to have some time to yourself, but it's also nice to be around people occasionally.

try to connect with people here :) one person at a time, you won't be judged because you will stay anonymous and you will have a company :)

I struggle with this often. The reason we often isolate ourselves is because we feel we don't fit in, or we don't vibe with the people around us.. but I find the best thing is pushing myself to get out there and find like minded people, people I can be my authentic self with.. don't hang out with the people who drain your energy or damper your self confidence.. take baby steps to put yourself out there, even if you just start with daily acts of self care and love that could help boost your confidence. Your tribe of people is out there. Push yourself to be proactive and you'll find your people. I promise its worth it. You're worth it.

Many a times I have found myself in this situation and still am. I isolate myself and it seemed decent enough so stick to it was what I thought but I had friends who did not leave me. None of them know how I feel but it was supportive to have them by my side even when I tried to isolate myself from them. So if you have a friend that is isolating themselves from people but is lonely, do not leave them. Stick to them like glue and stay by their side. It helps

It’s ok, take a few days for yourself but make sure it doesn’t become a habit go take to your neighbors classmates even to you parents about how your day was this will help brighten your mood.If you can’t pull your self off o do it push your self into the sun where u can be reborn it will help make new friends or talk to old ones make a bucket list and keep your self busy if not u will end up lost in your thoughts which will not lead to a good thing ok take great care :)

We may feel like isolating when you feel vulnerable, cumbersome or ashamed, or tired. Finding someone who you can feel safe with, just to spend some quiet time together, or for the person just to listen, nod, and reassure you, can be comforting, an equilibrium between connection, in the form of listening, and isolation (in the form of not having to hear anything if you don't want to). Often loneliness doesn't come from being alone, but from our thoughts. Thoughts of being different, of not being wanted, if abandonment, of not belonging, of being a fraud, or otherwise unappetizing or undesirable.

I do isolate myself a lot, feeling sorry for myself and feeling lonely all the time. I try to get out of my room and sit outside for once. Sometimes I go on walks. And sometimes I try to out of my way to find a friend who'd like to hang out. Or I come online to try to talk to strangers about it. But it's really different for every person. You can even vent it out in a journal or something. That helps.

Life is about creating a balance. Sometimes it's good to be alone - when you just need space and time to yourself. Everybody has these times. But sometimes you need other people to lean on and give you support. It's always good to have friends and family to rely on, and if you ever feel like being alone, just say that!

I have an idea! Based on my personal experience, I would get this feeling many times as well. I suggest telling your friends and family you are taking time to meditate. Then, actually listen to calming soothing sounds for as long as you like. There are also many guided meditations available online. Meditation can help in so many ways. It gives you time to yourself, clarity, time to focus on breathing, and overall finding inner peace. I highly recommend practicing this. Another suggestion is to have a day or two to yourself watching movies, focusing on yourself and whatever you want to do. Either one should help you fulfil that desire to be to yourself and then coming back to speaking with others with more clarity and feeling good about yourself.

Loneliness means you are in desperate need of yourself. Please, put yourself first and love yourself. It takes time but you will be glad you did this for yourself.

Push yourself to interact! We all need social contact and support. Start with something small like a phone call and move on to meeting with people face-to-face. Make plans and DON'T cancel them. If you keep isolating yourself you'll get more lonely and want to isolate more and it will turn into a vicious cycle. CONNECT with someone!

Why do you feel so lonely inside? Perhaps you need a period of self reflection. Loneliness is often a cry for help and you probably really need yourself right now. You are not "isolating" yourself in a negative way, simply caring for you first. That way you can be the best you for you, and those you care about. Try to extend yourself more to those around you but don't feel pressured. Be patient with yourself and let things flow.

speak to someone who you think will listen to you. remember we are here for you anytime you want to talk to us

In 7 cups there listners that will care and support you. You are in a caring enviorment feel free to express yourself.

You may start with small steps such as reaching out to others on reputable sites such as 7cups. Share your feelings with listeners and maybe move to small groups and build a support base once you are comfortable. Create bigger goals broken into small manageable milestones and share them with your online support system so you have accountability partners to work on your goals with. Then work on each step and share your successes and your setbacks. Supportive people will celebrate your progress and offer support when you reach an obstacle. If you experience social anxiety you can start with small venues such as going to a coffee shop or a park to read. Then you may progress to events where you interact with others such as a cooking class or a community event. Getting involved in things in which you have interest makes it easier to connect with others because you all share the same interest. For example, if you love photography, take a class or join a local club, or if you like exercise, go to a class at a local gym and eventually you will become familiar with others and be able to strike up a conversation. If social anxiety is preventing you from taking small steps, you may need to work with a therapist to get professional insight and help to be able to take your first steps.

You might want to consider finding friends or finding a hobby to keep you busy and take your mind off of stress.

We feel like that sometimes because we want to know if someone cares. If someone will respond to our desperate calls for help one thing you should know is that before you expect someone to help you you should help yourself. You should be comfortable in your own skin. Then we would not be scared that no one will catch us if we fall. Your thoughts start to change and that positive outlook will attract positive people in you life. Just trust yourself that is all that matters. Learn to accept and love yourself for who you were, who you are and finally who you hope to become one day

The feeling to isolate naturally comes with loneliness. Nobody deserves loneliness. Everybody deserves to have people they can interact with. In my opinion, you gotta run away from this feeling of isolation. Because it brings nothing other than overthinking and making yourself feel worse.

Reach out to others around you! Often times, our feelings of wanting to be alone can stem from a misconception that since nobody wants to talk to me, I am better off alone. Trust me, we all feel the same away. Making the first move by saying "Hi" to a classmate or making plans with old friends can make you happier and more willing to continue forming relations. Never convince yourself that you don't need anybody else (everybody needs somebody else). Even though that first hurdle of greeting somebody can seem high, doing it can not only help you overcome your feelings of loneliness, but it can also make someone else's day!

If you are lonely inside, but want to isolate yourself you should ask yourself which one would I prefer or make me happier in the future. There are people out there in the world that want to isolate themselves, to give the loneliness inside of them a purpose to be there, so ask yourself what is the meaning behind the way I feel. If this doesn't help then I recommend looking for a listener from 7 cups.

It is normal for all of us to feel lonely from time to time. May be it is time to ask what you need and want the most at this very moment. Do you have any void in your life? What do you see when you look yourself in the mirror? Are you happy with being who you are? Do you have family and friends? Are you comfortable being with a close group of friends ? Or are you comfortable being with a large group of friends? What do you do when you’re alone? Ask yourself what you want the most right now.

Find yourself and u will never feel lonely.. Isolating has cons but it has pros too... Introspection and know what makes u happy will make u a better person. You should get involved in activities you haven’t tried like swimming, hiking etc. Read or do things you are passionate about Meditate Make a loan for everyday Write a journal Join the weirdest class/club u know Visit an old age home or orphanage to understand life again Adopt an animal Have a date with your parents Talk to yourself (most important) Make new memories Cry if u feel sad Laugh If u are happy Know you are loved (tho it’s difficult) ..but it’s worth trying

Talk to a professional about how you are feeling and get to the root of the problem. If you don't feel comfortable handling it on your own you don't have to, there are plenty people willing and able to help.

I am afraid that in this stressful world it is quite usual to feel lonely; I don´t say it´s all right, I just think more and more people deal with their loneliness. Maybe we are living too fast and too self-centered lives and forget to care about others. That´s such a pity! The good news is we can deal with the loneliness together. :) For me it was very helpful to concentrate on somebody or something very meaningful – e.g. a soul-mate, an inspirational colleague or a regular hobby – a well selected hobby may turn into passion and fill our lives on a long-term basis. We can become passionate readers (to be honest, I have never felt alone with a book in my hand), lifelong students, emphatic teachers, sensitive poets, wonderful artists… Can you imagine that the power of poetry or of a painting might be so incredible that it can force some people to cry? I was crying standing before Renoir´s paintings surrounded by other visitors and didn´t feel ashamed at all. You can do it by creating art, too – I mean influence someone’s inner world so deep, that he or she will remember that strong feeling during the whole lifetime. To build a strong and close friendship or find a wonderful colleague may take time. Yes, it can take a lot of time, but if it comes, it’s wonderful to know there is a warm-hearted and valuable being you can rely on. And you are there for him or her, too! :) By the way, when talking about friends, can you imagine adopting a very special friend who would really need your full attention? Dogs or cats can be our listeners, they can be our friends, our healers. We also may try our best to avoid negative thoughts about ourselves being lonely – it really might be only our subjective feeling. Instead of that we can try to concentrate on something which would make us and others happy. And yes, I am sure it would be quite appreciated to be patient with ourselves. Strange, but I remember the times when I felt totally lonely in the office. These were those times when I lost patience with myself while learning hard things and thought there was nobody to encourage me. Everything takes time, life is not a competition. So, dear ourselves… Please bear with us – we are doing our best. :)

Maybe instead of completely isolating yourself, participate in solo activities or find a hobby/something you enjoy and are interested in. Completely cutting yourself is likely to not do you any good, just learn to enjoy your own company, and always speak to someone about how you feel as it's not always easy to deal with problems alone. Speak about how you feel with friends and family and people you trust and they may be able to help you in ways you couldn't help yourself. Talking to someone, whether they're a friend or a stranger, helps more than people think.

Hi there! I too have been through a struggle of loneliness for sometime until once a good friend of mine told me something that enlightened me. He said, "One can be lonely when they have no one around them and one can also be lonely even though they may have all the people around them" This has helped me understand it's all a feeling that would come from within, and all that is within is driven by you. You need to completely ownership of your life and make the necessary change and do what's best for you to fight this very emotion we call 'loneliness'

Sometimes isolating yourself is easier when the social scene is so hard to navigate. However, your true desire seems to be companionship. I would say start by doing activities you like which you can also share with others. Having mutual interests is a very common way to bond with others.