Living with Loneliness

We are lonely when people in our life do not meet our needs or we have experiences that other people don't understand because they haven't experienced it. For example: being someone who needs extra supports and not being able to get it. Another example: experiencing grief and being confused when others got over their grief and they don't understand why we are still feeling it.

You don't have to be alone to feel lonely. You can be lonely around other people.

How to cope with loneliness?

• Explain your needs

• Call crisis line

• Call a friend

• Working on a hobby

• Join support group

• Join grief group

How to support people in your life to not feel lonely:

• Listen to each other

• Celebrate together

• Offer help

• Embrace each other

• Do nice things for each other

How to ask for support?

• Talk to doctor or nurse about mental health

• Talk to a therapist

• Write on social media

• Call a friend