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Loneliness
You feel disconnected from the world around you, like there's a glass wall between you and everyone else. Loneliness isn't about being alone — it's about feeling alone, even when people are around. It's the ache of wanting to be truly seen and not feeling like anyone gets it.
What does loneliness feel like in your body?
- •A hollow, empty feeling in your chest
- •Physical ache, almost like your body misses human contact
- •Fatigue and low motivation
- •Feeling cold or withdrawn, wanting to curl up
Common triggers
- •Moving to a new city or starting somewhere new
- •Friends drifting apart or outgrowing old relationships
- •Seeing everyone else's social plans on social media
- •Feeling like no one really understands what you're going through
Journaling prompts for when you feel loneliness
- When do you feel most lonely, and what's missing in those moments?
- Is there someone you've been wanting to reach out to? What's stopping you?
- What's the difference between being alone and being lonely for you?
Healthy ways to cope with loneliness
1. Reach out to one person today — even a simple 'hey, thinking of you' text
2. Join a community around something you genuinely care about
3. Practice being good company for yourself — sometimes the loneliest feeling starts with abandoning yourself
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