What to do when you're lonely and have no friends?
107 Answers
Moderated by Joe Nelson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Doctor of Social Work
Updated: Jun 1, 2020
MajesticTurtle
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Jun 12, 2016
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Just do what I did, it may sound like you are mentally insane but make up your own world. Imaginary friends, fake reality. It helps a lot.
Anonymous
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Apr 28, 2016
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I curl up with a nice book and make a mug of coca. I put on my pyjamas and sit in my chair before I begin reading and sip my cocoa to the sounds of the bees
calmspirit
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Apr 30, 2016
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I think it's vital to take care of yourself, and remember that you always have yourself. Remember you are not defined by how many friends you know, or how many you don't. Feeling lonely is normal if you aren't around others as much. It's something many can relate to.
Anonymous
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May 1, 2016
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When you are lonely and have no friends perhaps the best course of action would be to occupy yourself with things you truly enjoy such as exercise, reading, writing, journaling or something like that. It sounds like when your lonely things don't go well and you get caught in negative thoughts which makes you feel worse.
booklover1224
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Apr 27, 2016
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You can try approaching people. Perhaps join an activity or volunteer somewhere that makes you happy, and then try and talk to other there so you can find someone you have something on common with?
LemonToLemonade
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May 12, 2016
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You can always talk with someone here when you're feeling lonely. If you're shy in real life then maybe you could try signing up on a forum with people who share the same interests and make friends like that. Otherwise just ask someone from school or work to hang out sometime, maybe you two will click and make very good friends.
EmilyAnnMarie
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Jun 15, 2016
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Sometimes the closest friend you can have is yourself. You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else
LifeAddict1
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Jun 2, 2016
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When I relocated to a town miles and miles away from friends and family TV was my only friend. To start making other friends I listed my passions and how I could continue pursuing them in this new town. I joined a hiking club. I met new friends and in no time I was getting invited to dinners, book clubs etc. My lonely days became my past.
Jessicka
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Jun 17, 2016
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Well you can do a variety of things such as.. Reading, doing volunteer work, reconnecting with old friends, getting a job, taking classes, and you could meet people online in your area if you look on google! :) Hope this helps!
Anonymous
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May 1, 2016
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Alone time is needed at times- to self evaluate, to introspect. Often times the best way to spend a few time without friends is to listen to music, read books, or even look over the internet and browse through a few good sites on one's interests.
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