CONFIDANT
desire for intimacy
FAMILY / FRIEND
solidary relationship
COMMUNITY
collective belongingness
Three correlated but separable dimensions of loneliness are intimate, relational, and collective isolation / connection. They respectively refer to the perceived absence/presence of emotional confidant, quality friendships or family connections, and identity with groups or social entity. It is noteworthy that it is the quality more than the quantities of social connections that strongly influences the level of loneliness. If you are lonely, these can help:
Engage and connect with your family and friends
Exercise regularly and eat healthy to maintain good physical health
Work in a place with good employee - employer relationship
Good sleep promote more energy and better mental health
Travel more, engaging with nature helps to relax
Don't be hesitant to talk about your feelings with a friend
Loneliness can be depressing, but the more you understand about it the less scary it becomes.
In the end, we live in a lonely world, but you are not alone.
