What do you do when you are feeling lonely?

I feel lonely 100% of the time even when I am with someone. How can I stop feeling lonely all the time?

((((((Zen888))))))

I'm so sorry that you're feeling lonely, that can be so hard. Remember that you're not truly alone (even if it feels that way)and you always have us if you want to talk.

When I feel lonely I usually take some time to myself to journal or do something creative or I spend time with my family/close friends. I do hope your loneliness passes soon.

Wishing you well,
Sarah

If you feel it when you aren't alone, could it be something other than loneliness? Are you grieving?

Sometimes I journal to get to the bottom of what I'm feeling. Maybe you already know why you feel that way. Just throwing out ideas here. I once felt desolate, like I was the last person alive. That was from suffering a heavy loss and betrayal.

Besides Sarah's great suggestions, you could try therapy, meds for depression, distraction, like researching some interesting subject online, going outside, walking for endorphins, taking a class and learning something new.

Being lonely is tough... maybe try a new hobby get out there and do something fun meet new people! Do u own any pets? Dogs and cats are great! Especially dogs because they need lots of attention and care!

get busy!

I cant stress enuff how some type of physical activity will help the pain of feeling alone

it works for me

Hi Zen...I have struggled with loneliness most of my life. I can relate to being around people and yet still feeling alone. It is a feeling that seemed to never leave me--24x7 I was alone...even if I was surrounded by people who cared about me.

I think, my loneliness has only gotten better because I have opened myself up to feeling things...I was really detached from my emotions. It seemed I could feel sad and lonely and sometimes angry, but overall, I just felt distant from myself. I think the key is not in being around others or keeping myself busy. I think, for me, I needed to learn to be okay with me...to let myself feel whatever was gurgling inside of me.

Keeping my emotions blocked off made me feel empty. When I am in touch with my feelings, I don't feel lonely, even if nobody is around. I always have myself to be with. Before I could really feel like I was "with " others or let them into my life, I had to feel like I was "with" myself. Instead of looking to others to cure my loneliness, I had to look inside myself. If I get too out of touch with my emotions, I can't connect with others because I am not in touch with myself...then I get lonely.

It was not easy to accept myself and my feelings, but it is how I overcame some of my loneliness. Your feeling of loneliness does not have to last forever. Start by looking inside yourself...just what are you really feeling? When I could answer that question, then I could feel the love others offered me. Then the loneliness started to fade...and, really feeling loved, I mean really accepting it from others and feeling it in my heart keeps even the most ardent feelings of loneliness at bay.

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Sorry that you are feeling so lonely. it is very hard when you feel that lonliness even with othersaround. I think that l feel that way because l feel know one understands. Reach out to others here at pc andhopefully some of that loniliness will improve. Take care and pm if u need. You dont have to fell lonely again. We are here for youXXX

Zen,
I feel like an outside observer when people are around. I've improved at small talk, but I still don't care for it.
The others had really good suggestions about physical activity & hobbies. I have a few things that I'm passionate about and that helps. Can you find something you are passionate about? It fills the time and brings people together.
Best of luck to you!