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Feeling Alone
We all have times when we feel alone in a crowded room. You are not alone here.
When we are lonely it affects all of ourselves.
Self Care for Loneliness
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Quiet your inner critic
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Move outside of your comfort zone or get involved on campus
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Communicate what you need or want from others
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Create a support system
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Stop isolating yourself
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Embrace the alone-ness and practice non-judgement or acceptance towards it
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Identify hobbies and interests
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Befriend yourself and begin a period of self-discovery
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Find ways to utilize your time
Check your thoughts.
Unhelpful Thought
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I am always alone.
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I have no friends.
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I don't connect with anyone.
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I am not always alone. There are people in my classes, on campus, on the side walk, etc.
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I have felt this way before and it did not last forever.
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I do have friends: (name them).
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I have felt this way before and it did not last forever.
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I do connect with people: (name them) (they are not necessarily people on campus but other connections
in life).
Factual, Challenging Thought
What do I do?
Often times, loneliness can be a symptom of a struggle that is below the surface. If you find that the suggested exercises above are unhelpful, you may consider reaching out the WVWC Counseling Center to schedule an appointment.
R E S O U R C E S
A R T I C L E S
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The Happier Human: Feeling Alone
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Isolation and Loneliness
M U S I C
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One less lonely girl, Justin Bieber
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Rise up, Andra Day
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“1-800-273-8255”, Logic ft. Alessia Cara, Khalid
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Happier, Marshmallo
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Lonely, Diplo and Jonas Brothers