What's the best way to get over loneliness?
Anonymous
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Jun 21, 2015
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As hard as it might be the key for me is to get out and connect with the world somehow. I don't have to talk to anyone but just walking in a park, seeing people and seeing nature helps me feel less lonely. When I feel up to it then I can give a close friend or family member a text message.
Anonymous
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Jun 21, 2015
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The best way to get over loneliness is to get out. Make some friends, chat with strangers, realize that you're not alone in this world.
alfonsojon1997
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Jun 22, 2015
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I wouldn't say there's a "best way", but I think having good company helps, and maybe some sweets. When I'm feeling lonely, it's always nice to have someone there to talk to :)
Anonymous
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Jun 24, 2015
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The best way to get over loneliness, is to communicate with others, and develop new people to chat with.
kalokagathia
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Jun 24, 2015
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Distract yourself by spending time with friends or family. Go out and have fun. Distract yourself by watching your favorite show, listening to your favorite song, taking a nap. Most importantly, remember to go out and meet new people.
AloneAcneLove
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Jun 24, 2015
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The best way is COMMUNICATION. Find an interest. Then join your "interest" community and make friends.
trustJune01
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Jun 24, 2015
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finding a hobby to keep you busy is the best way to avoid feeling lonely. do something that you love
StormBreaker101
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Jun 24, 2015
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Well what I do is use the time I have alone to get to know myself. Become my own company, talk to myself, rant to myself, use the time to explore my thoughts uncensored
meboysen
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Jun 25, 2015
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Having friends or a passion. For me, when I was lonely, the best thing to do was to get my mind off of it. Try contacting someone you know or doing some of your favorite activities to distract you from it.
waxFeathers
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Jun 25, 2015
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Loneliness comes from feeling disconnected from other people. You can be surrounded by great people who care about you and still feel lonely. Sometimes, being with other people might make you feel even more lonely than being alone.
The key is to figure out what specific activities help you feel connected to the people and to the world around you. These activities can vary from person to person, so what helps one person might make you feel worse, and vice versa. Sometimes this means socialising with like-minded people that you share interests with. However, if you're introverted like me, you might find it more helpful to seek activities which you can do on your own, but can foster this connectedness. For example, I find that taking walks can help me feel more connected to my environment. Reading a book or hearing a song which responds to how I am feeling can also help me feel more connected.
These activities help to foster empathy. I find that the more I learn how to empathise, the easier it is to feel connected to others. Empathising with other people by taking the time to listen to them (for example, by becoming a listener for 7 Cups of Tea) is one way to develop a sense of empathy and to soothe both your loneliness and the loneliness of others.
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