Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Things That Will Free You From Loneliness

By Cara Fabbro


There are a lot of reasons why a person gets lonely, it can be from a death of a loved one to a recent divorce. Loneliness can be or can lead to depression which is a health risk. Knowing how to avoid loneliness in times of trouble is necessary for your health.

Ask yourself why you feel lonely. There is a big difference to being alone and being lonely. Being alone does not necessarily mean being lonely but if you are feeling lonely because you are alone they find ways to get out there.

Look for a group of people that have the same interests as you have. If you are in to reading books then join a book club and discuss stories and novels with them. They will be able to help you cope well with the feelings of loneliness and you will feel that you actually belong.

Reconnect with your old college buddies and share a drink with them. Although you have grown out of your college days, there are still amazing times that you have spent together with them. It is worth remembering and telling jokes at which can alleviate the feeling of being lonely.

Accept invitations from a friend at work when she invites you over for dinner on holidays or weekends. Go out and meet new people. This can be a great opportunity for you to get along with people from your work.

Enroll yourself in a community service program that lets you deal with other people. This will give you a chance to get to know your neighbors and the entire community. If you have some skills that can help other people, get into a program and use that skill to find new friends.

Get a pet. Pets have been known to suppress the feelings of loneliness and depression. In fact, it has been advised that people who live alone should get a pet to prevent depression from happening.

When the time comes that you feel lonely again, make sure that you surround yourself with people whom you can trust and spend quality time with. Go out and have some fun to take your mind off any bad things that could possibly be occurring. Call some friends of yours and invite them over to your place for some impromptu karaoke session. Live up and stop feeling lonely.




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