Whatever you may be experiencing, you are not alone in it.
Emotions are like waves. Just as a wave approaches a beach, it also recedes each time; there are high tides, just as there are low tides. Similarly, any emotion, like loneliness, may ebb and flow, with varying intensity.
Become aware of other emotions that are present along with you feeling lonely, like languish, anger, frustration, anxiety, and sadness.
Observe pleasant emotions that you may be experiencing, even for a moment-calmness, content, happy, relaxed, and hopeful.
Ask yourself what do you need the most when you are feeling lonely? Can be anything:
A hug
Calling a friend
Reading a book
Playing games
Engaging in art/craft
Listening to music
Look out for external factors that are also leading you to feel lonely. (It is not that you are the cause for your problems)
Pandemic
Work from home
Loss of family/friends
Limited interactions with other
Having to stay alone
Loneliness is a collective experience during the time of pandemic. Finding a space to share how you are feeling and support, others can make you feel connected. Things that may help are:
