Looking to talk to therapists about how they handle feeling lonely and what strategies/activities work for them during these moments.
If I ever feel lonely I always allow myself to feel it. That may sound strange but so many people fear their loneliness so they desperately try to ignore it. This only make the feelings stronger. In order to get over any kind of emotional thoughts, feelings or behaviours we have to acknowledge them. We have to feel the feeling in its entirety and then we can move on from it. We cannot fix anything by ignoring it. By taking the time to fully understand a situation you are then in a better place to fix it.
The only way to truly overcome loneliness is to understand it.
If I’m ever feeling lonely I ask myself the following questions:
What am I actually experiencing right now?
Where do I feel this loneliness in my body?
Why do I feel particularly lonely right now?
If my loneliness could speak to me right now what would it say?
I find writing things down helps a lot. Writing is tool to get something out of your head and onto paper. When I’m feeling lonely I write about it in my journal. It doesn’t have to make sense it’s just a way for you to get the thoughts out of your head and stored elsewhere. It’s a great release.
MS, University of Latvia
I am deeply convinced that each patient needs a unique, individual approach. Therefore, I use different psychotherapy methods in my work. During my studies, I discovered an in-depth interest in people as a whole and the belief in the inseparability of mind and body, and the importance of emotional health in physical health. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (a big fan of thrillers) and going on hikes.
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