{"id":1119,"date":"2019-01-22T19:38:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T19:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.innertalk.com\/blog\/?p=1119"},"modified":"2020-06-03T22:22:42","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T22:22:42","slug":"overcoming-loneliness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innertalk.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/22\/overcoming-loneliness\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Loneliness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you ever feel lonely? I tend to think that everyone experiences these feelings at some time or another, but for some people feelings of loneliness and isolation are common\u2014even normal.<\/p>\n

\"Connect<\/p>\n

Sadness<\/h2>\n

Loneliness is the state of being alone and feeling sad about it. However, feelings of loneliness are not only caused by a lack of social connections, as it is perfectly possible to feel lonely even while you are in a crowd, or surrounded by family and friends. The solution to loneliness therefore does not simply entail being with other people, but finding ways to connect with yourself and others on a more emotional level.<\/p>\n

Types of Loneliness<\/h2>\n

According to Psychology Today<\/em>, there are 7 types of loneliness:<\/p>\n

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  1. New-situation\u2014such as starting a new job or going to a new school<\/li>\n
  2. I’m different\u2014not quite connecting with those around you perhaps due to different beliefs or life philosophies.<\/li>\n
  3. No sweetheart\u2014not being in a relationship, getting over a break up, or even being in a relationship but not feeling the deep connection that you want.<\/li>\n
  4. No animal\u2014some people only feel ‘whole’ when they have a close animal friend.<\/li>\n
  5. No time for me\u2014when you have acquaintances but no real friends.<\/li>\n
  6. Untrustworthy friends\u2014when you don’t quite trust the friends that you have and have no one you feel comfortable confiding in.<\/li>\n
  7. Quiet presence loneliness\u2014not having someone else around at home.1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Health Issues<\/h2>\n

    Overcoming feelings of loneliness and isolation is really important as, if left undealt with, they can impact your health in a myriad of ways, including:<\/p>\n