Loneliness – Yes, your feelings are real. Are you chronically lonely? Today we are surrounded by pieces of technology that are supposed to make us feel more connected. Social media, cellphones, stuff like this makes it easier to be in touch with the people who matter, so why do 40 – 50% of people report feeling utterly alone?
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The culprit is chronic loneliness, and it’s something we need to talk about.
Chronic loneliness is the pervasive sense of isolation that some people feel even if they are surrounded by people and seem otherwise happy.
People with chronic loneliness are desperate for connection, but feel like they seldom, if ever, find it.
Chronic loneliness is a side effect of my own Depression that it took me years to get a handle on completely.
I still struggle sometimes.
If you think you might have chronic loneliness, here are some signs to look for.
1. You’ve got loads of acquaintances, but not many REAL friends.
Wherever you go, you’re the life of the party. You know the people in your local coffee shop. You’re the easiest person to talk to, and everyone is always excited to see you!
It would surprise all of the people in your life to learn that you don’t view very many of them as friends, but it’s true.
You’ve got one or two friends, but even they seem impossible to get a hold of, or even just emotionally distant most of the time.
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