loneliness
How to deal with loneliness
Involuntary loneliness makes us ill and burdens our everyday lives. One in ten people in Austria complains about social isolation and loneliness. Those most affected are 15- to 25-year-olds and people older than 70 years. So lonely people do not have to be ashamed or accept it as an individual fate, they can now become active and escape loneliness!
Loneliness on Holidays
Andererseits.org article. Dec.20. 2024
Being alone and mental illness can be particularly stressful at Christmas time. Expectations of a peaceful holiday and the image of happy families can make people feel lonelier.
Here are three tips that can help you get through the period better:
- Make phone calls: Take time to talk to friends or family members on the phone. A conversation can help you feel less alone and sort out your thoughts.
- Talk about it and make loneliness visible: Talk openly about your feelings and listen to others who confide in you. It can be relieving to share loneliness with someone.
- Take care of yourself: Take care of yourself. Do something that brings you joy – a good meal, listening to music or going for a walk. And if you need more, there’s the #KeinerBleibtAllein idea, for example: this initiative connects young adults who are looking for company over the holidays – you can find out more here.
And there are even more places to go.
In Austria:
- Plaudernetz: You can call 05 1776 100 every day from 10 am to 10 pm to chat.
Here we collected a few possibilities
ÖH Student Network
Culture and Events
Mental Health First Aid
Information about loneliness
4 Ways to achieve a sense of belonging
Intercultural psychological emergency aid for refugees and migrants
The way out of loneliness – professional support helps
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