Dealing with loneliness

Practical tips against loneliness: here’s how you can help yourself

• Make a list of people you know
  Gather together the names of some people you haven’t spoken to in a while. Make a shortlist of people you’d like to contact again in the near future.
• Ask other people how they’re doing
  Start a conversation by asking the other person how they are. Give people a chance to talk about themselves before shifting the topic to whatever you’d like to discuss.
• Write down your thoughts
  Write down what you’re thinking and describe any feelings of loneliness you might be experiencing.
• Offer to help other people
  Offer to help friends, neighbors and other people in your community: you could babysit their kids or help with chores.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help yourself
  It’s also okay to ask for help when you need it. Let people know if you could use an extra pair of hands.
• Practice your small talk
  Practice making casual conversation with somebody you trust so that you can hone your skills. 

Help with Loneliness

If your feelings of loneliness are very persistent, then it might be advisable to seek some professional help. You can meet with a psychologist 1-on-1 and work through your feelings of loneliness in behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy can both really help here. 

Do you have any questions about dealing with loneliness, or what you can expect from professional help? Give us a call and we can discuss it with you personally.