What does it mean when you feel lonely all the time?

What it means to feel lonely all the time is to feel like no one is there, that you are in an empty room. How people interpret specifics of loneliness and react to it can range from sadness to apathy and even anger in some cases. Personally when I’m lonely I feel like I can’t speak, or no one is listening. Other times I feel quite apathetic like I can’t empathize with people. While feeling lonely from time to time is natural, if you have extended periods of a lonely feeling or have feelings or thoughts of self harm I would seek medical attention or to talk to a trusted parent, guardian, or other adult.

We often feel lonely. Certain events can lead to this feeling. You don't necessarily have to be alone to feel lonely. A lot of people have claimed that they have felt like this even when they are surrounded by others. It happened to me as well. And it's completely normal to feel like that. Being alone and being lonely is not the same thing. Although, I don't believe that any of us is alone, none of us is the only one. But technically, you are alone when you dont have good relationship with family, when you dont have any friends, when you dont have anyone at all to talk to. But you can feel 'loneliness' even if you are not 'alone'. Do you feel lonely all the time? It can mean that the people you are sorrounded by or the friend you have are not able to support you the way you need to be supported. Maybe you still havent found a friend that will always have time for you and will listen to you. If you may not know what led to this feeling, maybe it only means you need love and friendship at that period of time! It can be a symptom of some physiological or medical state as well. So if you feel incomplete or lonely often, try talking to someone about it. If you dont have someone like that near you, dont worry, you can find a lot of trained and active listeners on 7 cups!

Feeling lonely all the time can be a very difficult experience. Please don’t think that something is wrong with you just because you feel lonely. It is a lot more common than you think and is a valid emotion. There are a few reasons why someone might feel lonely a majority of the time. First, you may have difficulty making deeper connections with people. Not everyone is an expert at making friends and that is okay. It just takes time and practice. You could try joining a club or signing up for an event that interests you so as to find other people with similar interests. Second, sometimes we feel lonely when we feel misunderstood. We could have hundreds of friends and still feel lonely if we feel like none of them understand what we’re feeling or experiencing. Talk to them. Whether it’s a friend, family member, teacher, or coworker, take a few minutes to express to the best of your ability how you are feeling and why. Once that person understands where you’re coming from, it will be easier to feel a deeper connection with them and therefore feel less alone. The third and last of the main reasons one might feel lonely (and there ARE more, I’m simply touching on the top three) is depression or other mental illness. When we feel depressed, sometimes nothing we experience feels satisfactory. Hanging out with friends can still leave us with this strange empty feeling. If you have supportive friends and/or family, you’ve explained how you feel until they’ve actually understood, and STILL feel lonely, it may be time to talk to a doctor or therapist about the possibility of depression or other mental illness. This can be a very serious condition and should be seen to as soon as possible so you can begin treatment and get on the path to better wellness. It is nothing to be ashamed of, as it is an increasingly common issue in society today. I even suffer from depression myself! But don’t let a diagnosis get you down. Knowing it’s there means knowing that it’s treatable and with the right combination of therapy and medicine, you could be feeling like a whole new happier person in due time.

I feel lonely most of the time. I think it has to do with the fact that I don't have a constant person whom I could go to if I am sad or confused or if I just want to vent. It's hard for me trust others so usually I do not open up to just anyone. I have good friends but everyone are busy with their own lives. This is a normal problem adults face but it's a pretty huge one at that. Human being need stimulating conversations and physical touch to be mentally satisfied. Sometimes life messes up people and make them afraid to go search or ask for these. I usually write journals to vent. But having a friend is much better than that and I try to make connections with people. But everyone are fundamentally alone and we have to learn to deal with it.

Humans are social animals. We need a lot of socialising, I.e physical contact, forming friendships and sharing our feelings with other people to feel happy. It is just part of nature. When we don't get enough socialisation we start to feel lonely, which can then lead to depression and other issues. If you're feeling lonely often then perhaps you need to reconnect with others or make a new friendship with someone? It will not go away by itself. Sometimes just chatting to someone online, via the phone or even cuddling with a pet can help to alleviate the feeling.

Feeling lonely all the time may be a side effect of depression (from my experience dealing with moderate to severe depression can be really isolating even when you are surrounded by people). It could also be that maybe your relationships or friendships may not be the healthiest. When I was in high school I had "friends" that I would hang out with everyday but still somehow I would feel lonely. When i started college I was still lonely no matter how many people I hung out with or who were around me. The most important thing to know is that there's nothing wrong with you. It's normal to feel lonely at times but when you feel lonely all the time it could be because your environment may not be the most healthy or maybe that it's just another stage in your life you have to go through.

You're not happy with yourself. Even if you're in a relationship or single -another person won't change how you feel. You need more than a number of friends, a number of romantic partners, or a marriage. You need to feel your life has meaning and purpose. Go out and discover your purpose. We go through life comparing ourselves to the movies, to the big screens, to Facebook and other social media. This isn't the truth behind happiness. A wise person once told me it must come from within. He was right. Go out there and find your purpose, your calling. Find what brings you excitement, what drives you to help others and bring excitement to their lives. Find your wings and soar.

Being lonely all the time means that some of your needs aren't met. It can arise also when your self care isn't sufficient or you overburdened yourself. You can consider some more self care and cuddling yourself. Try to think about people who like you and disregard people who dislike or hurt you. Feeling of loneliness can also arise when you are bored and no one currently has time to hang out with you. You can consider to distract yourself with a hobby or relaxing activity (exercising, for example). Constant feeling of loneliness can also signal that you have got depression and you need professional counselling or psychiatrist.

It most likely means that you do not connect to the people around you, maybe because of trust issues, or other issues. Maybe you don't fit in with the people you surround yourself with. In other cases it may just be that you are alone a lot of the time, which is not bad in any way, although being social is healthy, it is always better to stay alone than with people that are not good for you. Simple ways to deal with loneliness is to get to know new people, or simply take a walk around your town, explore new areas. Avoid getting stuck infront of the computer, or eating too much food, to cope.

Many of the times I have felt lonely was tied to how I saw myself compared to others. I would look at other people online or in real life having fun and many friends but I was stuck at home. My energy was usually low so I felt like I couldn't get out of the house. And I would assume that no one wanted to hang out with me because no one asked. But, then I asked someone to get a coffee with me. And they said yes. And it became clear that my energy would raise with just a walk outside. And as I am an extreme extravert, just sitting in a town square with people whilst drawing was great for not feeling lonely. But I understand that some seasons its even hard to get out of the house. Or to meet people. Sometimes we are isolated. I live 10,000km from my family. So its very easy to feel isolated. But there are people to talk to here on 7 cups. There are probably people in your city that want a new friend. And a few things can connect you quickly. Including augmented reality games like pokemon go, or learning a new language. I'm sorry you are feeling lonely. But proud that you are reaching out. Keep reaching. People are here for you.