How do you know you feel lonely?

Answer 1

Being lonely and needy once in awhile is a natural function of humans. We can all feel this a few times in our lives. We get hurt by many people in our lives or we've just had some hard knocks. I love the saying, "All adults are basically still children deep inside." How true! We've been forced to become adults, but every so often way down deep that little child comes out where we want to curl up in a fetal position and suck our thumbs. We want to be cuddles, stroked and told "everything is going to be OK." Of course we can't go back to childhood days, but hugs and kisses are still around us if we only seek them out ... family and friends or someone special in our lives. There are different types of lonliness where sometimes we are in a room full of people, but still feel lonely and then other is when we are are home alone and find it difficult to make friends, etc. Signs of Lonliness: You don't have a job and are home a lot Have a job or go to school and slink off into a shadow somewhere Don't have any friends Don't go out much You are shy and have difficulties meeting people Pace around your home Can't concentrate Eating too much or not enough Either over-weight or too thin Lack of concentration Alcohol and drugs can make one feel isolated These are only some of the signs, and it can also be a sign of depression, so perhaps it's time for a check-up from your doctor. Don't be afraid to express your feelings as there isn't much a doctor hasn't heard. Signs of being needy: Talks in a baby voice Whines Needs constant attention Can't seem to do things on their own and needs help Is not independent and needs someone to do things with Constantly needs to be reassured they are either smart, pretty (or handsome) Needs to be told they are loved on a constant basis The above are a few signs, but enough to know if one is lonely, needy or both. Usually loneliness and neediness can be attributes to how you were brought up, what type of genes you have (are you shy, fearful.) One night sit down and list all the good things about yourself and then the things that don't make you feel very good about yourself (we all have some bad points that we need work on.) Once you find out what those point on right there in black and white start to work on them. Time to get a life! Join a church group or another type of group and slowly get your toe wet by getting to know some great people. Have fun! Volunteering will also boost up your ego. Make an effort at school or work to meet people. Go for a coffee with them and be genuinely interested in them without asking too many questions. Take up a hobby that you really enjoy. There is Photography, computer graphics, writing a novel, etc. Smile more because the aura we have around us either pushes people away from us or draws them to us like a magnet. It's up to each one of us. Whatever you do, just don't sit around thinking about it, but do something about it. Realize there are other people out there just like you. You are not alone! Good luck Marcy

Answer 2

when you feel like crying because a lot of things are happening. When you don't seem to do anything and don't feel like talking and seem that you avoid anyone just to be alone for a while. When you struggle things that you are quite good at. When you're obviously having a bad day and nothing just seem to brighten it up. Or when you regret something and just sigh and just think about it. Or when the a joke you heard that you think is funny and you just smile or just shrug. When you don't feel like smiling or you don't know what's bothering you but you know there is. or something like that. how do you fix it?

Answer 3

Loneliness can manifest as a feeling of emptiness or isolation despite being surrounded by others. You may notice a lack of connection or deep conversations, a sense of not being understood, or feeling disconnected from those around you. It's important to acknowledge these feelings and seek support or social connections to address them.

Answer 4

If you jump at any contact from another human being. Or if you begin talking to animals and/or inanimate objects. Or if you just want to be with people and you aren't.