![]() ![]() There really is no one ironclad stereotype when it comes to loneliness. On the other hand, a person with a big family and successful career might seem happy to the general public – but inside, they might feel totally and utterly alone. For example, someone living alone with no friends might seem lonely to an onlooker, but on the inside, they might be perfectly content and relaxed. Ultimately, loneliness is very subjective. However, perhaps one of the biggest overlooked reasons why many of us struggle with loneliness is because we lack a deep connection with our soul – the deep spark of love and wisdom within us. Chronic health issues (like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, etc.) and other physical disabilities.Having a disability (such as autism, ADHD, etc.).Childhood trauma and later-life trauma (this also includes being in toxic relationships, struggling with narcissistic family members, physical/emotional/mental abuse, etc.) causing issues like PTSD, C-PTSD, and other trauma symptoms.Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.Poor, underdeveloped, or neurodivergent social skills.Undergoing a spiritual awakening process.Possessing different values or beliefs from the vast majority of those around you.Undergoing a quarter life crisis, midlife crisis, or existential crisis.Lacking access to quality relationships where we can share our deepest thoughts, feelings, and beliefs (this can be due to numerous reasons, such as working too much, living in a community that doesn’t meet your needs, struggling to connect to likeminded people, etc.).Death of a spouse, child, family member, or loved one.(Thankfully, I left religion over a decade ago.) Other reasons why we can feel lonely often include: Being taught that outsiders were “evil” caused me to distance myself from everyone which caused a deep-seated sense of loneliness. While loneliness might be universally felt, the reasons why we feel it are unique for each person.įor example, I felt lonely for many years due to the trauma of being brought up in a fundamentalist Christian religion that isolated me from everyone. The list above is only the tip of the iceberg!Ĭan you see how widespread loneliness is and that you’re not alone as you think you are? Why Are We Lonely? (13 Possible Reasons) … and the statistics keep coming and coming. 49% of older people in the UK say that television or pets are their main form of company ( source).More than 60% of married people struggle with loneliness ( source).9 million people in the UK across all ages are either always or often lonely ( source).30% of Millenials said they always or often feel lonely compared to 20% with Generation X and 15% of Boomers ( source).One in four Australians feel lonely at least once every single week ( source) and one in five Australians rarely or never have anyone to talk to when they need help ( source).In Japan, there are more than half a million people under the age of 40 who haven’t left their house or interacted with anyone for at least six months ( source).Loneliness affects close to 47% of Americans ( source).Here are some shocking findings from numerous studies/sources which will help you to see how common this issue is: And no, you’re NOT alone – at least in experiencing it. But what we fail to realize that loneliness is a worldwide epidemic. How to Deal With Loneliness (Healing Paths)Īs humans, it’s our tendency to believe that we’re the only one in the world feeling the deep level of isolation we’re experiencing.The Deeper Meaning and Invitation of Loneliness.Why Are We Lonely? (13 Possible Reasons). ![]()
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