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By Owolabi Meshach.
Loneliness is the feeling of depression resulting from being alone. And there is difference between being alone and feeling lonely.
“Alone” is a state of being by oneself without others around, and there is actually nothing unhealthy about it since everyone needs a little time away from others to ponder on some things, plan, consider or simply to rest. But loneliness is different as it a feeling that is depressing.
While its normal to feel lonely or isolated from time to time, too much loneliness can be unhealthy and dangerous. Even studies have proved that excessive feeling of loneliness and isolation results in depression, mental illness, and even physical problems such as insomnia, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Wondering What to Do When Feeling Lonely? Try my Tried and Tested Tips.
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1. Beware that loneliness is just a feeling and you can change it.
Yes this is very important, loneliness is a big lie the devil bring to you to
distract you from making the best use of your Alone time and Environment.
2. Differentiate Loneliness from Isolation.
Yes, Loneliness is an emotion, most times triggered by a sad memory and we can't stop our minds from overanalyzing things, so at times loneliness can escalate to longer spells because of questions like “Why am I so alone?” and “Am I a loser everyone avoids?” that pops up in our minds. When this happens, just remember point (1) and ignore the feeling. don’t overreact, just think of something you can enjoy doing while alone. Like writing this.
3. Search For People Like You.
Yes, we have lots of tools than ever to find out where folks with different interests are congregating so its easy to find those who share your interests. Identify those that you and them have something in common, its the basis for starting friendship.
Talk or chat with people even if you feel awkward or don’t like them at first. Just be sure you are genuinely interested or curious about others, they are likely to reciprocate those feelings. People are everywhere, in stores, schools, places of worship and social networks.
4. Get a Pet.
Yes, adopting a Snake or Lion(if you can, why not?), furry cat, dog or parrot will cheer you up. The playfulness of pets, together with the troubles and fun you will get from keeping them will help you overcome loneliness.
5. Bath or go swimming
Yes, most of my best ideas and songs come when am on the toilet sit or in the shower. I do not think any feeling of depression can overpower the pleasure derived when taking a nice, long, and relaxing bath. It is a wonderful way to make your alone time sweet and memorable. instead of drowning in the pool of self-pity, enjoy water.
6. Be Kind to Somebody.
Yes, Caring for others, Human or pets, even when done in small ways. Like reading to the elderly, taking a dog for a walk, caring for an ill horse or being a mentor to the younger generation is perfect not just for overcoming your loneliness, but that of others. Jesus Christ, me and people like Nelson Mandela enjoy the feeling of being able to contribute to humanity.
7. Doing Crazy but not dangerous things.
Yes, Loneliness can not stand this one. We feel lonely because we are alone but we can take it opportunity to do the things we can only alone, like dancing before a mirror, jumping on the bed with your shoes on, trying your clothes on and taking selfie with them, looking through old photos, lip singing, song writing and so on. doing crazy stuff alone will give you a good laugh and you will only be distracted when someone knock the door.
7. Reading
If you lay your hands on something interesting and inspiring, like the Holy Bible, Qur'an, this Article, or visit a library. Did I hear you say Hymns Book? Yes it can fly!
''Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;''

Source: http://www.morelight.ml/2016/01/sure-way-to-cure-loneliness.html?m=1

Feeling lonely, unlock your phone, check nairaland, you won't feel lonely again

I swear, I didn't read this shiit!

killzone:
Feeling lonely, unlock your phone, check nairaland, you won't feel lonely again

says who?nairaland is actually boring these days!

nice point @op, i still wonder why some people still feel lonely even in a technological advanced era like this, i mean your smartphone alone can keep you company, or is it movies. games, nairaland, twitter, youtube jokes, even listen to the word of GOD online.

Even the write up is making me lonely already

Can't wait to have my own compound. Dogs, cats and birds everywhere. Never a lonely or dull moment.

nobody wants to be lonely

nobody wants to cryyyaaayaa

my bodies longing to hold u

so bad it hurts insiiideee ahahh

time is precious and it's ticking away

and I've been waiting for u all of my life

nobody wants to be lonely

so why, why, why don't you let me love u

I can't be lonely ,not in this era

dollyjoy:
says who?nairaland is actually boring these days!

well I blame the mods for moving some annoying posts to front page