What does it mean when you feel lonely all the time?
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Based on my experience (what I've personally struggled through before), I can say that my feeling lonely all the time stemmed from my not understanding/appreciating/acknowledging my own worth. Everyone had value and everyone was "fun" (even if I was irritated by their company). Everyone but me. I couldn't face or deal with my own insecurities or dislikes, so I avoided by staying busy and always being around someone else. But, there's hope because now I love time alone, in my own company, and I also believe I am one amusing little character! ;)
Being alone doesn't necessarily mean or make you lonely but it's being surrounded by people who don't understand - for me that is the loneliest thing in the world
Your meaning of it, will come to you when you learn the places in which you feel it.
And once you do, it becomes easier to master
It must mean that there is no one who can connect with you, which is why you feel so alone. People make connections, but few form deep ones. Perhaps you have never connected that deep to anyone before.
Anonymous
September 28th, 2017 12:44pm
Feeling lonely is a natural feeling that can occasionally happen to any individual. But when it starts to get overwhelming and it starts to drain you, it means that you are not surrounded with the people that are right for your heart. You should either try to talk to them and as the conversation progresses find out why you feel that way, or you may simply start to look for new people who will gradually make you feel less uncomfortable and lonely.
Anonymous
November 18th, 2017 6:50pm
It means that you have not yet found the people in your life that your meant to be with. But this is okay, you should have to feel like you should change yourself to fit into your surroundings, just be yourself.
Anonymous
November 19th, 2017 12:29am
its called loneliness, when you feel you are socially alone and have no one around. it can be very effective if you have been away from everyone for quite a while.
To some extent, everyone feels lonely. It's rare to meet someone who really understands you and accepts you perfectly the way you are, so it's okay to feel lonely. You might try instead of avoiding it or covering it up, to really meet it. Stay in nature and turn off all electronics and social media for a day, meditate, pray, and you can find that loneliness can also lead to a deep inner satisfaction that being with people sometimes can't -- fullness in aloneness, rather than emptiness in loneliness.
I guess it can mean a lot of things but try to do something to snap out of the loneliness, or make new and meaningful friendships, feeling lonely for too much time might really take you to a bad place, it has happened to me and it can get bad. But hey, I believe that you can do it, and don't you lose hope that the lonely feeling will go away :D
I understand that sometimes we feel loneliness even when we are surrounded by people. It's the human condition. This is why it is better to have quality friends around rather than quantity. It could be a sign of depression or maybe you are going through a rough time and have something you need to get off your chest. Try talking with a counselor or trusted friend to get to the root of the problem.
Anonymous
January 31st, 2018 2:21am
Loneliness is something that makes you feel bad, seems your not connected with this world. Seems you have no one
Prolonged loneliness, especially when around friends and family, is a symptom of depression. There are some self-help guides on 7Cups that might help you understand whether you do in fact suffer from depression, otherwise, you can google the common symptoms. If you believe you may suffer from depression, it is important to speak to loved ones and talk to a doctor to receive support.
Feeling lonely all the time might be a symptom of depression. Or it might also mean that you're just being overwhelmed by things sudden things around you and you find it hard t adjust.
You are either struggling to connect with the people in your life or you are isolating yourself even though you want to be with others,
I think being lonely means that you need someone by your side or someone you can connect to. Being in an environment full of loneliness disconnects you from the world and you start having negative thoughts and start to overthink. You feel pretty lonely when you are not happy with the company you are with or you are internally disturbed and can't connect with the talks and people. I think you should identify the loneliness you suffer from and try to keep it low. It's okay to feel lonely sometimes but constantly and at many times makes you away from the world. Take care of yourself and feel good
if you feel empty more than lonely that means that you might be depressed. seek help. focus on what makes you happy
Anonymous
March 14th, 2018 4:11am
If you feel lonely all the time it could be you're not getting out enough. in My experience I was always lonely because I chose to stay home and not get out. get out around other people.
Anonymous
April 22nd, 2018 9:30pm
Loneliness is a thing of the mind. You could be surrounded by people and still feel lonely. What makes you feel not lonely is having a connection with someone, someone close to you.
being trapped inside a dark room with no windows and no doors while hearing footsteps all around you
You may have been feeling this way because you are isolated. Reaching out to caring friends or family members will be helpful
When you feel lonely all the time it probably means you are feeling disconnected. It can help to seek out groups such as volunteering or hobby based (like book club or chess). It can also help to have a meaningful conversation with a friend or relative. But when we feel lonely all the time it can be a sign that we desire to connect more deeply to ourselves. A conscious practice of self-care may help.
It means that you need to seek some sort of help, whether that be professional or just between friends. Finding someone to talk to will help you feel heard and less lonely.
You don't get to talk to enough people throughout the day and that makes you feel lonely, just getting out helps a lot
Anonymous
May 19th, 2018 5:49pm
It simply means that you're unable to connect with those around you. No one gets you or understand you so in the end you feel lonely even in a large crowd.
Do you have many close friends? Perhaps making some new ones could help. If you already have some and still feel lonely, maybe they aren't the right friends for you which could lead to feeling alone/lonely and isolated. Maybe you need friends you have things in common with.
Anonymous
May 24th, 2018 8:58am
It means that you feel, that the people surrounding you no more care/bother about you. We, may have this feeling , but all we gotta do is not let it in our mind
Anonymous
June 1st, 2018 11:56pm
Sometimes it's nice to see a friend or someone who make you feel good about yourself. Don't be afraid to have fun.
Feeling lonely all the time can be many reasons. You may not feel comfortable about yourself or you feel as if no one understands you. Improve your relationship with others and the loneliness will fade away.
Anonymous
June 21st, 2018 8:56am
It means you are probably going through some sort of depressing time. Usually I’m so stressed I isolate myself, which brings forth the loneliness.
Anonymous
June 21st, 2018 11:48am
It means that I haven't found the right person who listens to and be there when I need them, but that's why we're here.
Anonymous
June 27th, 2018 11:24am
it means you've to get some work to do. go learn new language, music instrument, dance do anything to make that time useful because time is the only thing you'll never get back
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