We're all affected by loneliness at times in our lives. Sometimes admitting we feel lonely can be hard. It’s important to remember that lots of people experience similar feelings of loneliness, and that they can pass. Everyone's experiences of loneliness are different

Some ways loneliness can be experienced are:
emotional loneliness – a lack of emotional attachment to someone like a close friend or partner
social loneliness – a lack of friends to go out with, or who share our hobbies or interests
existential loneliness – a sense of being in a room of people you know and still feeling alone
Some people may feel lonely all the time, whilst others may only experience loneliness occasionally, maybe at certain times such as weekends or Christmas.
If you are feeling lonely, or know someone else who is, there are plenty of actions you can take.
Keep in touch with people - Regular chats with friends and family can help to combat loneliness.
Join a group or activity - Look for groups to join in person or online that focus on things you like or activities you would like to try
Do things you enjoy - Filling your time doing things you like might be a way to stop you from focusing on your loneliness
Share your feelings - Talking openly about how loneliness affects you can really help
Learn to be comfortable in your own company - Sometimes, improving our relationships with ourselves can help us feel less lonely.
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