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Symptoms of Loneliness

If you aren’t sure if you’re suffering from loneliness, there are certain symptoms you can look for. After all, physically being alone isn’t the same as loneliness.
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Latest medical review by:
Simone das Dores 15 April 2025

How Do You Know If You’re Lonely?

There are several ways to tell if you’re experiencing loneliness. You need to look at physical and mental, but also social and behavioral, cues.

  • Physical signs
    • Poor personal grooming
    • Fatigue
    • Headaches
    • Muscle tension
    • Lack of appetite 
  • Mental signs
    • Negative self-image and low self-confidence
    • A sense of meaningless and hopelessness
    • Feelings of abandonment
    • Disillusionment
    • Sadness
    • Rage
    • Lack of trust in others 
  • Social signs
    • Few social contacts
    • Lack of social support 
  • Behavioral signs
    • Lack of social skills
    • Keeping others at a distance
    • Clingy behavior
    • Focus on self
    • Addictions or excessive use of substances 
  • Life events
    • Death of a loved one
    • Divorce
    • Illness or disability
    • Relocation, emigration or major life change
    • Losing a job
    • Financial difficulties
    • A pandemic

Sometimes loneliness can be caused by things like depression, anxiety or even autism. There are various possible causes. Our qualified psychologists are happy to help you find new coping mechanisms. 

Have you got any questions about loneliness and how best to manage it? Give us a call on +3120 214 3928 and we’d be happy to discuss it with you personally.

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Loneliness
We all experience loneliness every now and then. It’s not necessarily a problem if you feel lonely from time to time. Loneliness is a perception rather than a fact or a situation. You feel lonely because you’re lacking connection. You’re missing that close, emotional bond with others.
Dealing with loneliness
There are certain practical steps you can take if you’re trying to tackle loneliness. You can manage your feelings in different ways so that they have less of a negative impact on your daily life. For example, it might help to talk to someone about it or make a list of all the people you could call for a chat. If you start small, you’ll be able to figure out what’s working for you in your battle against loneliness.
Causes and Effects of loneliness
Loneliness has serious consequences. If you experience feelings of loneliness for a prolonged period of time, it can lead to both mental and physical health issues. You’ll start to feel like you’re withdrawing from regular society. It’s important to act quickly in order to avoid any unnecessary long-term problems.

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