Lonely

My life as a roller coaster ride (part 1)

“Oh my God, my potatoes are burnt! I forgot to add the word ‘again.’ This has been like my routine for several weeks after I lost my job—getting my food burnt! Although I got another job, I feel I should not complain. Why should I complain anyway? ‘You are lucky,’ Anna would always say wheneverContinue reading “My life as a roller coaster ride (part 1)”

Men’s mental health stigma (FINAL PART)

How can you help?Be there to listen without judgment. In a world where men are classified as weak, it takes a lot of courage for someone to open up about their mental health and struggles. Listening can be one of the most powerful ways to…… continue reading when you click on the link ⬇️ https://www.ladypdiary.com/post/men-s-mental-health-stigma-final-part

Men’s Mental Health Stigma (3)

Encouragement and allowing men to speak openly and confidently about their mental health are important steps in helping men handle their mental health. Seeing the behavioral changes in the men in your life is another way to raise awareness and encourage them to get help. These men could be your father, grandfather, friend, neighbor, brother-in-law,Continue reading “Men’s Mental Health Stigma (3)”

OVERCOMING LONELINESS (7) (DISCOVERING YOURSELF)

YOU CAN USE ALONE TIME TO CONNECT WITH YOURSELF. Think of what you enjoy doing alone. Are you a reader? What kind of books do you enjoy reading? Read it! Perhaps you do not enjoy reading; but think of what you like to do alone and do it. The internet is accessible to you. You canContinue reading “OVERCOMING LONELINESS (7) (DISCOVERING YOURSELF)”

OVERCOMING LONELINESS (5) (WRITING AS AN ANTIDOTE TO LONELINESS).

Another writing prompt you can pen down in your diary is to ask yourself how it feels like asking for support. How do you feel about reaching out? ✍️Write it down. Recall a time when a family member or friend (s) supported you emotionally, Financially, physically. Recall the moment and write how you felt at thatContinue reading “OVERCOMING LONELINESS (5) (WRITING AS AN ANTIDOTE TO LONELINESS).”

OVERCOMING LONELINESS (4). (WRITING AS AN ANTIDOTE TO LONELINESS) .

📝JOURNAL YOUR FEELINGS Journaling is a powerful way to combat your feelings of loneliness. Journaling your feelings helps you to identify why you feel the way you do. It also helps you to manage your feelings of loneliness and seek the support you need to overcome loneliness. Before journaling your thoughts and feelings: find aContinue reading “OVERCOMING LONELINESS (4). (WRITING AS AN ANTIDOTE TO LONELINESS) .”

OVERCOMING LONELINESS (3)

There are also some social groups you can reach out to online and connect with them physically. When you meet people physically, there are ways to engage in a conversation with them, and this takes practice. Deliberately engage in a conversation and notice when the person you are speaking to feels uncomfortable to talk. SomeContinue reading “OVERCOMING LONELINESS (3)”

LET’S TALK ABOUT LONELINESS (4)

The first step to recognizing the signs of loneliness is to ask yourself few questions. Take a moment alone and be true to your feelings, then ask yourself these questions. • Am I happy with myself? (depends on your response which will prompt further questions or not) • How is my relationship with others? DoContinue reading “LET’S TALK ABOUT LONELINESS (4)”