I Feel Isolated and Alone, What Should I Do?

Humans are social beings and loneliness and isolation are hard to cope with for anyone, especially for people who used to have a busy social life before the lockdown. In times like these, feeling alone and isolated is something that most of us experience to a greater or a lesser extent, but they are also feelings that we can do a lot to ease.

Here are some suggestions from caring Christian therapists near me:

• Contact people through phone calls and video calls – it might seem like a straightforward and easy to follow advice, many people feeling isolated also experience feelings of worthlessness and they might find even the simplest phone call to a long-seen friend difficult. Getting out of your comfort zone is the best way to get new, positive experiences, so try to gather courage and contact people – you will be surprised how happy they will be to hear your voice;
• Exercise – whether you work out in your home or you can get out to a nearby park to exercise in the fresh air, even mild training will put you in a much better mood and you will see that your situation is no cause for worry;
• Find a hobby – pursuing an activity that you are passionate about will also ease your worried mind and will help you focus on things other than isolation and negative thoughts.