How do you deal with loneliness?

Answer 1

Try your best to keep busy doing something you enjoy or feel like you've accomplished something. Try not to dwell on the feeling as that seems to intensify it.

Answer 2

Concentrate on what ever you are doing. I mean realy pay attention to it. Notice what you do and how you do it. When you have time on your hands, read, write, watch a movie you've been wanting to see. Get out and go places, do things.
All on your own.
Alone.
You will soon realize that there are many things that are more fun or meaningful when you are alone.
Oddly, being alone does not equate with loneliness.
Haveing a percieved need for the presence of another does.
If loneliness persists, try getting a pet.
Please do not become one of those poor souls who must be attended by others at all times lest thier world fall appart.
Good luck.
I am probably the worst person to answer this as I live alone... and like it that way. But I hope this helps.

Answer 3

the way is not to deal with it. there are plenty of things to do, im sure you have alot of hobbies, but the thought of being lonely keeps over taken your mind, dont let this happen, dont think about it. remember, your not alone forever , that is unless you live on a deserted island. i believe your loneliness if for a good reason and for a short season, youll soon see, i promise it will get better.

Answer 4

find a type of movie, any genre, and get a stack of them and just escape into the characters of them. you can pray all you want, but why add to the lonliness by not having anything happen. at least with the movies you can escape into a character for at least an hour at a time. find a cd that you really like, and listen to it until you can hear every single instrument individually. get your mind off of whatever it is that is bothering you, it is hard, but it can be done. the one thing you should not do, for any reason, is ask a doctor to perscribe pills for you to "deal" with the situations. society already has enough basket cases without needing anymore.....

Answer 5

Take up a hobby,sport or craft, which will bring you into contact with people, preferably near your age. Maybe ceramics, netball or squash, art, macrame, etc., or volunteer to help a charity or worthy cause. Approach people and ask questions: get to find out what they are like. Or learn to live with it (many can't) by using meditative techniques, such as the ones at: http://www.relax7.com/7.php and the 2 in the last 6 blogs of Shan Eris at :www.myspace.com

Answer 6

Get outsie...volunteer at an animal shelter, theyneed someone to pet them...go to a retirement home and volunteer there...they are lonely people!! Go to the park for a walk...just get outside. Loneliness sometimes is you limiting your contacts with the outside world.

Answer 7

If it is just a deal where you are alone for a short time, I rent some dvd's and veg out in my pajamas. If this is long term, maybe redo your room or pick up a hobby. Or get out and be a joiner and meet up with some people.

Answer 8

I am not lonely very much, but when I am I understand that it is a part of life. I find something meaningful to do, stop thinking negatively and know that it passes. If you don't want to be lonely, help others.

Answer 9

Know that no matter how alone I feel. I know I am never alone with a good relationship with God and Jesus. Which comes from studying and knowing what the word of God (the Bible) has for us! God loves you! The Bible says: "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). As a christian I know that Church is a excellent place to meet new people. Not only at church service but a lot of church's have activities like single events, support groups and small groups like bible study! Not only will you be meeting new people and developing relationships with them, you will be also developing a relationship with God and Jesus by learning what the word of God the Bible has to offer you in your life, like questions like this one! Also I encourage you to take other steps to reach out to others. Are there others at work or in your neighborhood who are also lonely? Are there others in your neighborhood or work who seem to have just a few friends? It may be not easy for you at first, but learn to be a friend to others. Is a good way to start to do something practical for someone else who has a need. The fact of the matter is you need to put yourself in a new atmosphere! I battled though depression! So, I felt like life was just one, big black, end less, tunnel that I felt so alone and that no one valued me! I later found out that I was valued! I was valued by Jesus because he gave his life on the cross for me! and in essence I was carrying my own cross and Jesus said let me carry that for a while and you put your faith in me and I will bring you hope and a future partner! You know what? He did! Now am happily married to the woman of my dreams! And you to can have that person you desire if you believe in yourself and start having a relationship with Jesus! I will be praying for any one of you that feel alone and abandoned! I would encourage anyone Right now! Pray to Jesus, tell him you don't want to be lonely anymore! You want him to come into your heart by faith! Tell him you want him and him alone to come and stay with you and bring you comfort and wisdom. In Jesus Name! Amen!

Answer 10

If you find out let me know cuz I've been lonely for 18 years. You probably aren't even that old so just keep your chin up and don't worry about it.