Signs: You suffer from loneliness
Everything in your life that was once familiar has suddenly changed due to your breakup, you feel empty, very vulnerable and alone in the world. Time passes so slowly that it makes hours seem like days, you soak your tear-soaked pillow every night not knowing what to do next, and you don’t feel like getting out of bed and looking brave the next morning.
Loneliness is one of the most common emotional stages you go through after a breakup. This stage can really throw your world into what feels like a tornado sweeping through your life, it can destroy the friendships you already have, leading to serious depression if not handled properly.
You don’t have to go through a breakup to experience loneliness, some people feel lonely even when they are in a relationship, they feel even though they are surrounded by other people and their partner is by their side that no one really understands them and finds it . very difficult to connect with anyone.
What are some of the common signs of loneliness?
• You feel like everyone else in the world has friends and you don’t
• When you are in a crowd you feel so disconnected from them
• You feel angry, defensive, and critical of everything.
• He is convinced that something is wrong and everyone knows it.
• You think other people don’t understand your problems because they are so unique
• You are extremely self-conscious in everything you do.
• When you do something wrong, you feel very ashamed.
• He is afraid of talking to strangers and refuses to engage in conversation.
• You feel extremely shy and scared of others even if you know them.
• Your self-esteem is very low
• Feeling anxious and sad believing that no one knows how miserable and lonely you feel
• Loses the ability to be assertive and feel “invisible”
• Refuses to accept the change and does not want to try anything new.
• Feeling that nothing matters in life and contemplating ending it all.
Some people try to numb these feelings with excessive alcohol, drugs, and mindless dates and parties that only prolong their recovery, as the pain is left unattended and will never go away until it is resolved.
It is better to face your loneliness head-on and accept that it is a very strong emotion that you need to give the time and space to run its course while you learn to overcome it correctly.