Dear Friend,
Many people can be alone and completely happy, fulfilled and content. Conversely, people can be in a room full of people, even family and friends, and yet feel terribly lonely.
Loneliness is a feeling of profound sadness and distress about being by yourself or a feeling of disconnection from the people and the world around you. This can happen even while you are among people. Another form of loneliness is isolation; being separated from your environment, community or other people. Isolation can be a result of our own personal decisions or circumstances you find yourself in.
So friend, are you alone or lonely?
It’s important to delve into the possible reasons for your loneliness in order to discover why you feel this way and so you can take steps to move forward in your life and be a happier you.
Loneliness and feelings of isolation can stem from a variety of issues including:
- Losing a friend or loved one through death, conflict or relocation
- A lack of close family ties
- Overall feelings of grief and loss
- Living alone
- A difficulty in meeting people and building relationships – this could be because of a feeling of not belonging, limited access and/or an introverted personality
- Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression
- A feeling of being different or a fear of rejection
- An inability to participate in activities
- Geographical constraints
- Mobility issues, poor health or frailty
- A feeling of being lost in the crowd
- A feeling of a lack of meaning and purpose in your life
- Circumstances such as relocating to a new area, a new community, a new job or retirement
- A perceived distance from your cultural heritage or language, religious or cultural barriers
Loneliness and feelings of isolation don’t need to take over your life and dictate your future happiness, there are steps you can take in order to enjoy your life and live in the present.
For clear and accurate guidance to help work through your feelings, contact me today.
Yours in peace and healing,
Niki
