9th - 15th May 2022
Published on: Monday 9th May 2022
Feeling lonely
Loneliness has no common cause. Sometimes it can be triggered by a life event or change in situation, or it may not be triggered by anything at all.
We all experience feeling lonely in different ways. This means there are a range of ways we can try to overcome loneliness, and we need to identify the help and support that works for us. It's really important to remember that loneliness and difficult feelings can pass.
While loneliness is a feeling we can all relate to, sometimes admitting we feel lonely is much harder. We want people to talk more openly about feeling lonely and the impact that loneliness can have.
Sometimes it can feel easier to reach out to someone else who may be feeling lonely. There are plenty of simple actions you can take to help lift someone out of loneliness and in doing so, it might help you to feel less lonely too.
Find out more about the steps you can take to help yourself and those around you and where you can find further support.
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/
Advice for loneliness
Here is some practical advice and tips on how to help yourself or others if you or they are feeling lonely.
1. Keep in touch with those around you
2. Join a group
3. Do things you enjoy
4. Share your feelings – but do not compare
5. Help someone else feel connected
You can also contact one of the helplines listed in the support section.https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/#support