{"id":142948,"date":"2022-09-20T02:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T09:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=142948"},"modified":"2023-01-02T05:10:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T12:10:43","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-when-you-feel-lonely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/the-best-things-to-do-when-you-feel-lonely\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things To Do When You Feel Lonely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Feeling lonely is a normal part of life. The crazy thing is that you don\u2019t have to be alone to experience loneliness. You can be in a crowded room and feel lonely, the same way you can feel lonely by yourself in your room. Loneliness<\/strong> is more about not feeling a connection with anyone than anything. You may think that nobody understands you, even your friends and family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to mental health experts, there is a loneliness epidemic, which was amplified by the stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2021 study, for example, found that more than 50% of American adults were lonely by clinical standards. Additionally, there is a strong link between loneliness and mental health disorders. Adults with mental health issues are more than twice as likely to feel lonely and experience side effects of loneliness, compared to people without mental health problems. Finally, doctors found that lonely people tend to have weaker immune function, higher levels of inflammatory markers, and increased blood pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Connecting with other people is necessary for your own survival. While it is natural to feel lonely at times, being alone too much can take a toll on your mental, physical, and emotional health<\/a>. Loneliness is not a sign of weakness and you shouldn\u2019t suppress your feelings. That is what it means to be human. You can always talk to someone or experiment with the following strategies whenever you feel lonely<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t have to see all of your friends and family on a regular basis to maintain closeness with others. Research states that virtual interactions, especially with a large group of people, may reduce loneliness and benefit mental health<\/a>. Sometimes, a quick text can even boost your morale, but you shouldn\u2019t underestimate the value of a good old fashioned phone call. In fact, a 2021 study found that a regular 10-minute phone call may ease loneliness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take your connections with others one step further by meeting up with new people. People from your past are great and you shouldn\u2019t lose touch with them, but connecting with new people is often thrilling and exciting. Look for community activities or online meetups that pique your interest. Hiking groups, book clubs, business societies, or workout groups can help you form excellent connections. It\u2019s amazing how full you can feel when you and like-minded people engage in a specific activity or talk about topics you love. Plus, joining new groups can help you meet more people and make lasting friendships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Expressing yourself is often easiest via creative outlets, including writing, music, and art. Not only do these activities help improve mental health, but they may also help you feel more connected. Creating something gives you a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction, two emotions that may be difficult to achieve during a spell of loneliness or sadness. The most important thing about being creative is to find your flow. That means that you should reach a point in your time of creation when distracting thoughts of loneliness fade away. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCall A Friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Join A Group Or Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Draw On Your Creative Side<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spend Time With Animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n