How do I stop feeling so isolated?

The best way to feel less isolated is to reach out someone who you think cares about you. It can be anyone from a teacher to a parent to a friend, but usually just reaching out to them and letting them know you are struggling can start a conversation. Other good ways to feel less isolated include reaching out to people you might work with or go to school with and just seeing if they need a friend. Sometimes the best way to have a good friend is to be a good friend, and being a good friend always starts with listening. Engage people on what they like or ask them about themselves and pretty soon you will have made a friend.

Try to distract yourself. Listen to music or read something or watch a movie. You know even in a group you can feel isolated too. And it hurts badly. So what we can do is that keep ourselves busy. Do things we love and enjoy. It could be anything from taking care of a pet to just taking a walk. It helps if you keep your mind busy and take care of yourself. If you think about things like feeling distance and lonely then it's just hurting yourself. If possible keep yourself busy and do things your interested in like learn cooking or whatever you enjoy. It sort of helped me so I believe it can help others too.

Whole world is in front of us. To be honest, a big part in our isolation plays technology. I overcame feelings of isolation by turning off my phone and computer for some time, I started reading more, and spent time with my cat. In short - I lived. I started living when I turned off all the electronics in my house. I found meaning in things. I played on guitar and wrote songs. I kept in mind that people are isolated right now, just like me. I kept in mind that everything gets better. Sometimes it takes 5 years, but it does. All I had to do to realise this, was turning off my devices for some time. All I had to do to live, was getting rid of my phone. I know that´s extremely hard to do, but taking, for example, a week pause helps. And everything is possible. :)

To stop feeling isolated is a big ask and yet a small ask in a pandemic. We can text, email, videochat, PM/IM, etc. And yet, we don't always truly *connect*. It can feel isolating because we are sometimes literally isolated by fear, or by real needs to quarantine. But we ARE connected. Sometimes a meme might help us feel seen/heard, or finding an unusual online community that understands you where you can vent or ask questions. Sometimes it's about reaching out to someone by phone, slipping a friendly note under a neighbor's door to see if they are isolated and need a snack or an errand. Or, of course, reaching out on 7 cups. But do reach out, be brave, and remember that we are more connected than isolated.

I can relate to this! Covid has affected so many of us in terms of isolation. The ways I deal with the lonely and isolated feelings are participating in mindfulness guided meditations on YouTube, coming on here and connecting with a fellow peer, calling a family member or Skyping with a friend. It is especially hard for those with a lack of support and that’s what 7 Cups can help with. Many people are isolated right now so it is important to know and understand that you are not alone. Social media has us comparing the best versions of our lives. It’s hard when it seems like everybody else has an amazing group of friends to talk to. Understanding that social media is not accurate and taking breaks from the apps can also help.

To avoid feeling isolated I call friends or I also gain new hobbies and skills to keep me occupied and always busy I also have a baby who keeps great company and always wants to hang and play others may want to do online gaming or read you can go outside as well or contact people on seven cups so you have someone to talk and have listen to you so you don’t feel alone there is always someone there for you and to help if you ever feel alone. I personally enjoy the quiet alone time I get when I can

You can try to reach out with friends and acquaintances from your past, join a gym or a local group related to your hobbies and interests, start to talk to people you see everyday in your routine (for example that person that serves coffee everyday). If you are isolated at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can try to reconnect through the internet with people from your past and with people that you don't know but are in social media groups related to your interests, so you can talk about common interests and try to get a meaningful connection so you feel less isolated.

For some people getting risk of isolated need the help from other people like friends, relatives,... I personally also believe that this is really a good way. However, I am even more convinced that we can stop feeling lonely on our own. Without the support from others, we can create own happiness by doing things we would love to do. Have you ever tried to watching films, shopping, learning, cooking,.. on your own? I myself have experienced that kind of feeling before. And i would say that it is even better than you could imagine. So just give it a try one day and you can figure out by yourself. I hope people who read this reply happiness in life!

Well, it really depends on the type of isolation you're referring to. Do you isolate yourself from other out of disinterest or maybe fear of bad impressions, anxiety? Are you being forcefully isolated, alone in a room? Or do you feel misunderstood and lonely when surrounded by family or friends? No matter which it is, I know it can be very hard and lonely to be so isolated. Besides making effort to communicate with people and get better at it (which I know can be very intimidating and scary), getting to know and like yourself better is best done alone. When you have a higher self-esteem and sense of self-worth, being by yourself will be easier. You build these things by self-discovery, knowing what you like and don't like in food, style, people, and areas of practice/work, doing things you love daily to show yourself you do care about how you feel. The love you give to others should always first be given to yourself. As you do these things, being alone will be easier and when you do reach out to people, your sense of self will aid you in builder stronger and overall better relationships.

I believe we are all in a very difficult situation right now as far as being responsible in regard t covid-19 and being responsible for our own mental wellness. We cannot go out and mingle at this time like we once would have and it is unhealthy as well to isolate ourselves and only see the grocery clerk or the gas station attendant all week long. We must take the first steps necessary to not feel so isolated. That means get ahold of your friends and relatives over the net or on the phone and plan an outing where you can safely socially distance, take an extra mask or two and meet with them. At least once, even better twice or more per week at the public park, skate/scooter park/off leash area or walking trail halfway between both of your residences. If you don't want to do the hike you don't have to! Each of you bring a blanket to sit on, stay 6 feet apart and chat about whatever is up for the both of you! Talking on the phone or over text or email is good for all the days in between when there is no other choice but it cannot be relied upon to keep us well. We need to see the whites of our friends eyes! We need to be somewhere that we can safely take those damn masks off and see another person's facial expressions and smiles!! I know at this point it sometimes seems like it is more trouble than it's worth but that is the isolation and depression talking, truly! Make a point of nagging your least likely friend into making a plan like I just suggested and when the inevitable moment comes when they thank you for nagging them into meeting you at the park even though they told you no 5 times before agreeing, make them promise that they will do the same for you within 1 months time! Keep on keeping on friends, we got this! :)