overcoming fear of
lonliness
Overcoming The
Fear Of Loneliness
Copyright © 2006-2008 Stanley Popovich
Sometime or another we will experience a time when we are alone. The
first step is to become comfortable with yourself and having the
self-confidence that you will be able to manage being alone. There is
nothing wrong with being alone. If being alone bothers you then seeing
a counselor can help you with these issues.
In the meantime, here is a short list of techniques that a
person can use so that the fear of being alone doesn't become a major
issue in their lives.
The first step is to find an activity that you enjoy and
where you can meet a lot of people. For instance, joining a group
activity such as a volleyball group, women's club, or making crafts can
be a great way to meet people. Doing something that you like to do will
make you happy and will increase your chances of making friends.
Spending time with animals can be a great source of
companionship. Having a dog or cat can make us feel loved. If you don't
own a dog or cat, then volunteer at the local animal shelter. Spending
time with an animal or pet can help us to feel better and can be of
good company to all of us whether we are alone or not.
Helping others through community service can be of some help.
There are many people out there who could benefit from your time and
talents. Helping others can give you a source of pride, help you feel
better about yourself, and can provide long lasting friendships. Give
it a try and you will be surprised.
Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and
realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your lonely or
depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that
will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, some people
may think that if they are alone at the present time then they will
always be alone. This is not true. Even if your alone today doesn't
mean that you will be alone all the time. No one can predict the future
with one hundred percent accuracy.
It isn't fun being alone, but sometimes there are worse
things. For instance, imagine that you are married or stuck in a
relationship that you can't get out of and also makes you miserable.
Not only do you have to live with this person, there is no way to get
out of the relationship because of various financial or personal
reasons. As a result, you are stuck living with someone that you can't
stand and makes you depressed every single day of your life. With this
viewpoint, being alone doesn't sound that bad.
The important thing is to do something constructive. Sitting
around and doing nothing will not make things any better whether it is
dealing with the fear of being alone or something else. Go out and do
something that you like to do. In addition, take it one day at a time
and stay committed in trying to solve your problem.
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