Loneliness can be forced or voluntary, when a person chooses it himself. Therefore, before saving someone from loneliness, it is worth finding out the reasons that contribute to the social isolation of your relative, friend, neighbor, work colleague, etc.
Reasons for the loss of communication skills by modern people
In the modern world, despite all the achievements of scientific and technological progress, including mobile communications and the Internet, a person is increasingly left alone. Why is this happening? It is the replacement of real communication with a virtual one that is one of the main reasons for loneliness. By conducting dialogues on forums, chats and social networks, a person to some extent compensates for the lack of communication, but in practice he becomes more and more lonely, minimizing real contact with people. Now this has been observed from an early age - modern children prefer computer strategies and missions to games with friends in the yard.
In addition, changes in the political structure of society, the disunity and separation of various peoples, increased xenophobia, wars, economic instability, etc. are also reflected in the desocialization of people. Many people are simply afraid of communication, preferring to spend all their free time alone.
Of course, the reasons for loneliness can be very different. For example, such factors as low self-esteem, loss of a positive outlook, faith in people, a difficult life situation, social rejection due to obtaining a negative status, for example, "disabled", "prisoner", "drug addict", etc. can become them.
Salvation From Loneliness: What You Can Do
First, try to figure out the reasons for the loneliness of the person you want to help. Knowing them, it will be easier for you to choose the necessary methods of dealing with desocialization.
If your friend cuts himself off from people because of low self-esteem, help him increase it. Find an interesting hobby for a person, enroll him in the gym, take interesting courses, etc., captivate him with a personal example. Advise a girl who considers herself ugly to change her image and visit a good beauty salon. Get imbued with your friend's problem, try to help from the bottom of your heart, in deed, and not just in words. Criticize him less, instill faith and optimism in the person.
A person in a difficult life situation also needs help. Sometimes simple words of support, sincere empathy are enough. If you see the person sinking into depression, it may be worth making an appointment with an experienced therapist.
If your friend cannot fully communicate with other people due to any physical disabilities, help him find penpals, a specialized rehabilitation center, etc.
There can be many reasons for loneliness, so it is impossible to give advice that is appropriate in all cases. Nevertheless, there is one universal method of help - to become a true friend for a person who lacks understanding, support and faith in himself. Communicate with him more, invite him to various events, introduce him to your friends. Open for him another world, full of communication, friendship, good mood and interesting things, and his loneliness will forever disappear into oblivion.
