Hi lovelies,

It’s safe to say that everyone is feeling overwhelmed right now. And because of the various quarantine rules, some of us can feel isolated. But isolation is one of those things that we all can feel. You can call it loneliness, or withdrawing from life, the fact is that more people now are feeling lonely than ever. But it's important to note that there is nothing wrong with being alone, but overcoming loneliness is important. If it is left unchecked, it could result in anxiety or addictions. Therefore, it might be worth noting some of these surprising reasons why you cannot stop feeling lonely or isolated.

You Have a Hearing Problem
Experiencing hearing loss, especially at a younger age, can result in us feeling withdrawn. We may not want to admit that we are experiencing some form of hearing loss. Even those that experience hearing loss into their 60s or 70s find themselves withdrawing socially because of the frustrations associated with trying to communicate. Luckily, no matter the issue, there is hearing loss treatment in the form of hearing aids that can help people communicate and socialize better, which will result in them feeling happier. If you feel frustrated when you are trying to hear someone speak to you in a crowded setting, it may be worth checking your hearing.

Fear of Intimacy
Sometimes the person that is outgoing is the one who is hiding a deep fear of rejection. Those people feel lonely, despite the crowds they associate with. If you are someone who is struggling with intimacy, or you have a deep fear of rejection, which results in you stopping people from getting too close, you need to take the risk of allowing someone to see who you are. But you also need to be brave enough to seek the relationships in life that you actually want.

You Don't Know Yourself
You may think that you spend so much time with yourself, that you understand who you are. But if you've never taken the opportunities to learn what makes you happy, you can find yourself surrounded by people that you are not connected with. You could have a very successful life but still feel lonely. In this respect, undertaking some self-development can benefit. There are plenty of self-help books out there, which can point you in the right direction. They won't tell you who you are, but they will guide you towards asking the right questions.

You Are Feeling Depressed
Depression makes anybody feel irrelevant or useless. If you cannot connect with others, or you feel that you aren't worthy, you can feel depressed. It's also important to note that feeling alone, in combination with tiredness, can be a sign of depression. But feeling lonely doesn't have to be a bad thing. It may very well be that you're just not surrounded by the right people in your life. But also, depression can simply arise from a chemical imbalance. As a priority, you should contact a doctor to get yourself checked out.