I feel like isolating myself, but deep inside I am very lonely. What do I do?

I understand where you're coming from. If you are a person who enjoys time to themselves then isolating yourself (for a short while) may be helpful to you. But always know that there are people out there who care for you and can help or be there for you in those times

Isolation is never a good option. I found that delving deeper into my 'passion' allowed me to distract myself from the loneliness I felt with no friends around and work towards a goal I had set out for myself. The arts are a wonderful medium to express yourself and your thoughts. It could be anything to do with picking up an instrument, listening to more music, writing poetry or even role-playing. It's like your own personal therapy in your own unique way.

I used to feel like this as well. Taking some time out of my day to spend time with friends and family helped with the loneliness, but I also made sure I had time to myself.

I try to talk to people; People with whom i am comfortable with. I try to avoid talking to those people who are critical of me and dont make me feel good about myself if no one is available, i read a book or watch a movie

Try to find other people who share your interests, they might be abe to comprehend what or how you feel. Even if it's just a small thing like writing or drawing/painting, it can help you a lot! Hope this helps!

That's a tough one, especially if you have a introverted personality. Sometimes it's necessary to have alone time, away from people and crowds. But, other people may see that as not wanting to be social. Sometimes, it may take getting out of your comfort zone and be more social to maintain close connections.

I've isolated myself too, but i'd say to really work to reach out to friends of yours. or family. those ppl in your life you feel like you enjoy or trust or love (or all of the above). Reach out to them if only to say "hi" and go from there.

I've always been afraid to open up and I still haven't even to online people it's hard and honestly I need to take my own advice but you can slowly get closer to people even being near them will help you for me being physically alone is hard mentally is harder or you can just open hour heart out to someone you know will listen and be honest with you

Make sure that you try to talk to someone about how you are feeling, and even if you feel like you need to push people away from you, remember the good things that they’ve don’t feel done for you and how theyve helped. You may also need to maybe get rid of some toxic people that may be in your life to help you feel better. If you are feeling lonely Make sure that you are not isolating yourself further and you are expressing your feelings through a conversation with someone, art, writing stories or a diary entry, etc.

Try to meet new people, or connect with old friends. Distinction is a great way to keep from self isolation.

well, i often have a similar problem, i like being alone, but then i get lonely. But, what i know i do, is just go some where outside of where i normally isolate. I don't necessarily interact with the people around me, but i'm am just out. I mean i don't know how old you are or your family situation, but sometimes i will just take my laptop out into the living room and just sit on my laptop in hte living room instead of my room, and even though i'm talking to no one, i'm not alone, people are still around me. Or if that's not an option, even just going to a coffee shop, or a park, and just taking whatever you normally do when you isolate, there can help. Sometimes you don't have to actually interact with people, but just being around even random strangers can help us feel less alone.

You don't isolate yourself. Text a friend. Ask them to hang out. Message someone online. Isolating yourself is going to make you more lonely, which won't solve the problem. Sometimes you have to fight what you want to get to where you need to be.

Try to get out and spend some time with people you care about and who care about you. Don't give in to the urge. Be social, meet new people, do new things, have fun and experiment a little.

Talk about it to someone; once you vent and let the reason why you're lonely out, you might feel a lot better and not want to isolate yourself :)

You should talk to your current close companion or bitterly your family that understand your condition best and tell your urges if the heart to the one you think will never neglect you such as of your parents and surely they will have a solution for you either from going seeking help to a professional which is okay or going to steps to a great brave socialization guided cared step by step.

Try to identify why you want to isolate yourself when you feel lonely, do you simply wish to find a good quality friend or are you afraid about what friendship or other includes. It can be a fine line at times however it's important to identify what you wish to isolate yourself before you end up unable to immerse yourself with people again.

Being alone and being lonely are two different things. While it is completely alright to spend time with yourself, it is not okay if this is not what you want. Figure out why you're isolating yourself and if anything you're afraid of. Then try to face your fear, talk to someone if needed. May be start with a listener or a therapist who can guide you through the next steps.

Isolation is very tempting sometimes, because we feel like we need to be away from people. But, it’s this time where it is best to seek out friends and family to talk about what you are feeling. Loneliness is a terrible thing, but it can be very easily cured. Just as you love people, you are loved in return. You are never alone in this world, even though you may feel like it. Think about times where you feel lonely. Does any kind of situation or person trigger the feeling? If you feel lonely chronically, you might be struggling with depression. Seek out a professional therapist, or find depression threads on 7cups.

Talking to someone you trust about how you are feeling will be a very good step to start at. This could be a family member or a close friend or even a teacher at school. Try to join in on events such as family, parties or even days out. Allow time for yourself, this will be a good time to write down what you are feeling and a way to calm your mind, if needed after you have written things down go and talk to the trusted person about it, they may be able to talk to someone else about it (with your consent) and come up with a weekly plan on when you wish to have time to talk, time for yourself and time to join in.

Loneliness is a strange beast: it devour us, but we develop a sort of codependency. The more we feel lonely, the more we do to keep on feeling lonely. It seems a nonsense, but it happens. Loneliness is feeded by isolation and isolation is feeded by loneliness. The best you can do about it is to plan some tasks everyday for two weeks. The tasks shouldn't be overwhelming, otherwise you'll feel completely drained. A task could be "ask two people how their day is going" or "get in touch with one friend and enjoy a coffee together". There are minor patterns you have to break: isolation tends to embrace procrastination. Setting little tasks is going to be challenging enough without becoming frustrating. Odds are, as the time comes, you'll feel anxiety rising up. There are only two rules. Rule number 1: stick to the plan, unless it's not your fault. Don't make up excuses no to go out two hours before meeting your friend. Rule number 2: these tasks must be done in real life. Keep it simple and enjoy vulnerability. The world is missing you!

you feel like isolating yourself, but deep inside you’re lonely. tell me more about why you feel lonely and isolating yourself. is this feeling of loneliness recent or have you dealt with the feeling for awhile now? are there any specific reasons why you feel the need to isolate yourself from others? has any drastic event happened recently that would result to you feeling this way? have you tried reaching out to your family or friends about these feelings ? do you only feel lonely at times or are there specific times where you feel the empact of loneliness effect you more?

I think reflect on why you want to isolate yourself. Finding the why first can help you decide how you feel about the why. Some possible reasons include: 1) if you isolate yourself willingly, then it makes you feel like you have control and therefore give you a comfort in that you feel like you can also choose to not isolate yourself if you wanted to. 2) you are afraid of embarrassing yourself by attempting to be social and you’d rather play it safe by sticking alone. 3) You’ve had bad experiences in the past that sort of keep you from associating with people. There are more possible reasons, but these are just a few to get you started. I’ve had a similar situation, I know the confusion of loneliness. I hope you find clarity in your situation, or just find yourself in a better place in general soon!

What it seems obvious that you need to have something new in your life, something that changes the daily routine you're living every single day. To do that; you need to do something new that will make you feel like new and not lonely. Like for example you can : 1) Participate into a new activity. specially the one that involves people or a group work like painting, cooking, music....etc. 2) Workout and start hitting the gym or aerobics classes. 3) Volunteer for a charity work near you. Not only you'll help others, but also you'll have the opportunity to meet new people and to feel good about yourself.

You should try easing yourself into a positive friend group. They can care for you and make you feel loved. Another hard but important thing is to not push away your loved ones. They try to care for you and they will help you through this period of time that you are feeling. If you really don't feel like interaction, reading an exciting novel will loosen your heart and make you happy. You can also watch a film or do something that you enjoy. Take up a new hobby or write a short story. Remember, there are people out there who genuinely want to help you.

I feel like this sometimes, too. You want to be alone, but you don't want to be alone. Like there is no solution to this problem. Some ways you can start getting involved are: Online book clubs, such as some on Goodreads. Join a club at school, or the bare minimum, creating a group chat on your phone with a few close friends. You can set up accounts on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, etc., and make it about your fandom fanpage. And trust me, you can meet amazing people. If you are at School/Work, then make an effort to talk to at least one person a day. Ask your friends if they are doing anything this weekend. Sometimes, I feel this way when my family ties are loose. Try to patch those up if those bonds are that way. Love you and love yourself

If you're lonely, you can always talk to someone you trust about this issue. I understand how it feels to be lonely but at the same time, trying to isolate yourself. I did have this issue as well. But I talked it out to a friend I trusted, and then I feel much more better. When you feel that no one cares, you have to remember this, people DO care. There will always be people who love you, sincerely. Approach people when you need someone to talk to, because it's nothing to be ashamed of! Good luck, remember to smile today! ;)

]It really varies from person to person and thus better to discuss with someone who knows you a little better. That being said here are some suggestions that have helped many people. Firstly, many times just talking about it with someone can help. Here at 7 Cups of tea there are many active listeners to whom you can chat and share your feelings with them. Sometimes it's all you need. Another suggestion is to think about and ask yourself the following questions: 1. Why do I feel like isolating yourself? 2. What will I gain from isolating myself? 3. What can I do to change the way I feel? Sometimes discussing such thoughts with a friend or an active listener can help you even better. Another suggestion is find a social-cirlce with good friends. Many times being part of a healthy social circle or simply having good friends that you feel comfortable with can help quite a bit. But it can be hard to become comfortable with your social-circle or friends, especially when you don't have yet a good enough connection with them. Another suggestion, which is very recommended and has helped many people overcome loneliness, is to look for ways to help and be kind to others. This will help you in multiple ways. Firstly, when you think of helping or being kind to others you don't think so much about yourself and it is thus easier to overcome feelings of isolating yourself. Of course now you are also feeling much less lonely because you are with other people. Alas, by helping others and doing acts of kindness you are making the world a better place and perhaps you have also helped others feel less lonely along the way. In conclusion though, as mentioned at the beginning, it is best to discuss this subject with someone who knows you on a personal level and has enough experience to give you the right advice and guidance.

I’m currently going through something similar. At first I didn’t really have a way to cope or so I thought, and then I started writing it out. Why I feel lonely and all of the frustrations just came pouring out and helped me realize that I am lonely but that is what the unavoidable circumstances that I’m living under brings and came to peace with it. It sounds easy to say ; like deal with it. But with the busy lifestyle I’m leading, classes, therapy, living alone, exam pressure. I’m glad I came to peace with it because if I were to go through this again I would know how to get through it. Then I wouldn’t struggle as much.

Find your closest friend, or someone you feel you can trust with anything. You don't even need to talk with them. Being in the presence of another human being can definitely bring something out of you. Maybe a gut feeling, maybe a little voice in your head. Maybe pressure to start conversation with another. If you don't feel up to it, take a break. Hide yourself in your personal secret land for a while. Set goals. Like, today I shall interact with my neighbour! One tiny step, baby steps really. As long as you move forward, you can do it in your own way. Worm, wiggle, crawl, walk, soar. Any progress is better than none. But do ask yourself, why am I feeling lonely? Lack of friends? Low self esteem? Had a day that put you down in the dumps? It's gonna be tough, but with the human spirit, I'm sure you'll get somewhere. Or maybe you're not built for it. Introverts exist. Why though? A little feeling that spreads like wildfire, or creeping up your spine, telling you not to make that step? It's okay, it's a natural thing, everyone feels it, maybe on a passing occasion. Pour out your emotions maybe. Write a short story, paint, draw, listen to your favourite music. Maybe stay in that bundle of your paradise a little longer. Do remember to come out though. Loneliness and human being don't really go well together. It gnaws away at your heart and instills doubt. Don't let it get to you.

As I see it, the real need is to get closer to Yourself, to the Person, to Inner, to your Being. And that's the best choice you can do, when you are confused, or when you don't know anymore what to do, or when you feel empty, or when you feel out of love, or when you feel alienated, or when you achieved goals and you don't remember no worthy goal, or when you feel depressed (lack of worthy goals), or when you find your self angry or sad. So, as you can see, lots of moments when it's best to go deep inside, to "hear" new goals, new purposes, new interesting goals, new wants. That's actually the only practical way, to fill up again with "love" as i call it. Trying external surrogates (like everyone tries) (food, sex, drugs, etc) will only worsen the situation and will create only more emptiness. So, dive in trust, dive in that silence, that "nothing". Space is way harder than objects, hence way more "real". Don't listen to the fear of loneliness, or whatever other fears. They are just tricks to keep you away from Inner, from Your true natural purposes.