Loneliness
🟢 Evidence-based
About
Loneliness is the painful feeling of being disconnected from others. It is different from being alone.
Experiences that can occur
Feeling unseen, withdrawing, low mood, tiredness. Some of these experiences can occur with this condition, but only a qualified professional can assess and diagnose.
What can help
Small, regular steps toward connection: contacting someone, joining a group, volunteering.
When to seek professional help
If loneliness comes with hopelessness or persists.