I feel like isolating myself, but deep inside I am very lonely. What do I do?

Try to be social, go out with some friends and get your mind off whatever is going on. But most importantly, remember that being alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely, so spend time with yourself....Try to do something that really connects with you, like listening to music or drawing. Time with yourself is precious, and trust me, we all need it from time to time x

The feeling to isolate naturally comes with loneliness. Nobody deserves loneliness. Everybody deserves to have people they can interact with. In my opinion, you gotta run away from this feeling of isolation. Because it brings nothing other than overthinking and making yourself feel worse.

Hi there! I too have been through a struggle of loneliness for sometime until once a good friend of mine told me something that enlightened me. He said, "One can be lonely when they have no one around them and one can also be lonely even though they may have all the people around them" This has helped me understand it's all a feeling that would come from within, and all that is within is driven by you. You need to completely ownership of your life and make the necessary change and do what's best for you to fight this very emotion we call 'loneliness'

Talk to a professional about how you are feeling and get to the root of the problem. If you don't feel comfortable handling it on your own you don't have to, there are plenty people willing and able to help.

If you are lonely inside, but want to isolate yourself you should ask yourself which one would I prefer or make me happier in the future. There are people out there in the world that want to isolate themselves, to give the loneliness inside of them a purpose to be there, so ask yourself what is the meaning behind the way I feel. If this doesn't help then I recommend looking for a listener from 7 cups.

When you feel the need to isolate yourself but at the same time feel lonely, I suggest in the moment, journaling about those thoughts in depth and honestly. Then, if you can, start by going out for a walk, or sitting in a cafe. You can be around people without necessarily speaking to them if you and your level of anxiety aren't there yet. Maybe go to the gym, call up a friend and take a walk or watch something together, etc. Start small, then gradually go up. :)

It sounds like you need to learn how to be alone with out being lonely. Get outside your comfort zone and achieve something you didn't think you could, like I went to the movies alone and ate by myself. It may seem small but those were huge anxieties for me. Once you learn to love yourself it's easier to find people to love you and let them love you.

Sometimes isolating yourself is easier when the social scene is so hard to navigate. However, your true desire seems to be companionship. I would say start by doing activities you like which you can also share with others. Having mutual interests is a very common way to bond with others.

I struggle with this often. The reason we often isolate ourselves is because we feel we don't fit in, or we don't vibe with the people around us.. but I find the best thing is pushing myself to get out there and find like minded people, people I can be my authentic self with.. don't hang out with the people who drain your energy or damper your self confidence.. take baby steps to put yourself out there, even if you just start with daily acts of self care and love that could help boost your confidence. Your tribe of people is out there. Push yourself to be proactive and you'll find your people. I promise its worth it. You're worth it.

Life is about creating a balance. Sometimes it's good to be alone - when you just need space and time to yourself. Everybody has these times. But sometimes you need other people to lean on and give you support. It's always good to have friends and family to rely on, and if you ever feel like being alone, just say that!