Feeling lonely
Feeling Lonely
There are times in everyone’s life when we feel lonely or isolated. It can be for straightforward reasons, like being away from home or having problems with friends and family. Times you can experience loneliness.
Having low self-esteem can make us feel lonely, because we feel we’re not as good as others.
After a relationship break-up it can be difficult to adjust to life as a single person again. Spending more time on your own can feel isolating.
When you’re young, loneliness can be a big problem as it’s not always easy to find a group of people you connect with or places to hang out.
This can be especially true in rural or isolated communities where it might seem hard to find people who share your interests.
No matter where you live, you can feel cut off from people at school or at home.
Feelings of loneliness often come and go during life. Sometimes the best thing to do is accept your feelings and remember you’ll probably feel better after a while.
If you’re persistently lonely for no obvious reason, it can also be a sign of depression and something you should talk about, whether it’s to family, friends, a teacher or a counsellor.
How to ask for help
Decide who is the best person to talk to. Who would you feel most comfortable talking to? Many of us prefer talking to family or friends, but you may prefer to talk to professionals, support groups, helplines or online discussion forums.
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