What's the best way to get over loneliness?

keeping yourself busy can make you feel less lonely like doing the things you love. For instance, reading a book or talking to a friend.

Go out. Surround yourself with people who have positive affect on you,do something for yourself only and have fun.

By simply doing what you do best, like sports or hiking or just something you like to do. Play with your animals if you have any.

Call or get in touch with a friend or family member. Or talk to people online, anybody. For me, the best way is to be around somebody or talking to someone on a phone.

Reach out! Talk to someone, a friend, a family member, someone here on 7 Cups. Also, any distraction, like television or exercise, can help.

a long time ago i used to go into yahoo games rooms, like pool or euchre and try to make other people feel miserable. they call it trolling these days. it took me a long time to realize that sometimes the people on the receiving end of the trolling were taking real offense and feeling real emotions. i vowed never to troll again. now im like the anti troll... if i feel lonely ill go to a place where people are gathering online and be the nicest possible person i can be.

Learn to love yourself. Easier said than done, don't I know it. But you're the only person who will guaranteed ALWAYS be there for you. So learn to love that wonderful person that you are. (Because you are).

be with other people and people who love you and people who make you laugh and that make you happy and feel good

I think ways to get over loneliness are different for every person, so I do think that there is a universal way to overcome loneliness. I do not know why you feel lonely but the first thing that comes in my mind is: search for people that love you for who you are/like-minded people. If they aren't in your environment right now, go out and search them. You could join a sportclub/theaterschool. Just go out and chat with people there. But I understand that this doesn't Always work that way if you do not find people that are like minded. And again I do not know why you are lonely but if you struggle with social contact because of anxiety for example you could talk with a therapist about that. (and do not be afraid to talk with a therapist about your loneliness in general, you're worthy of that!) And I think it is Always a good idea to remind yourself that you are not the only one that feels lonely sometimes. Look at the statistics... They say enough. Most people do not admit that so fast. If you miss deep conversations you could join a spiritual/religious movement. And I think that it's possible to learn how to be alone. If you would get a more loving relationship with yourself and do not blame yourself for the times you feel lonely everything becomes way better to handle (this has worked for me anyway). I hope the loneliness will go away some day! Remember that many people feel this way, and that there are people in the world that would love to have a deep relationship with someone, do not lose hope!

Talk with someone. Especially your beloved. Surround yourself with loved ones that will understand how you feel and will support you no matter what. Those who truly care about you and your well-being will always try to do their best to help and keep you happy.