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Why You Can Feel Lonely In A Relationship, And What To Do
Written by: E. Shabazian Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/feeling-lonely-in-a-relationship It only feels acceptable to be lonely in certain situations — like if all your friends are traveling, or if you’re homesick. But there are other s...
'Wake Up!': Helping A Relative Out of Denial
Written by: C. Beck It’s normal to want to help family members through difficult and challenging times in their lives. However, family members may be hesitant to accept your help because it hurts to admit that they have a problem. They may minimize the severi...
No Kids? Clap Back at Pressuring Relatives
Written by: A. Won Whether in early adulthood, or in your fourties, you probably have a relative who places a lot of value on procreation. They want you to have kids, and the pressure is annoying at best, stifling at worst. Year after year, the dreaded quest...
To Feel Less Lonely, Talk About It
Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/feel-less-lonely-share-your-struggle One of the most mind-boggling things about loneliness is that everyone feels it. It’s a challenge everyone has experienced at least once, like feeli...
Veterans Continue Their Fight At Home — Against Loneliness
Written by: N. Leonard Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/veterans-loneliness Recent studies show loneliness is a key contributor to veterans’ depression, suicide, and more. The loneliness a veteran experiences is a certain kind of disco...
Identifying and Confronting A Bully In The Family
Written by: C. Beck During conversations at the dinner table, there’s usually one family member who crosses the line from constructive criticism to bullying. Especially if it’s not directed towards you, you may overlook or feel out of place pointing out this ...
The Quest For Intimacy vs Isolation: How To Get On Track
Written by: A. Toves Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/intimacy-vs-isolation-erikson-stages As people progress through life, they develop new interests, goals, and needs. Sometimes our changed priorities come from a career shift or new lif...
Why Am I Single? Defend Your Single Status to Family
Written by: S. Inc. Have you noticed family’s questions tend to be extra prying? For instance, every aunt feels entitled to the intimate details of your relationship status. They ask “Why are you single?” which makes you ask… “Why am I single?” It’s a recipe...
Keep Chronic Loneliness From Affecting Your Brain and Body
Written by: A. Toves Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/keep-chronic-loneliness-from-affecting-your-brain-and-body In a research paper published by the American Health Journal, over 35 million Americans report feelings related to chronic l...
How To Meet The In-Laws For The First Time
Written by: M. Stanica You’ve snagged a special someone to enjoy all the couples’ activities with – Valentine’s Day, etc. But now you’re also taking the next step – you’re going to meet the in-laws, or your significant other’s family, for the first time. Cou...
Feeling Alone: Quotes That Actually Get It
Written by: Y. Sewdayal Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/feeling-alone-quotes-that-get-it It sometimes feels like you’re alone in your loneliness, but that’s only because many find it uncomfortable to talk about. There are various at-hom...
Shut Down Body-Shaming Relatives
Written by: M. Stanica Body shaming by our relatives? Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there – men and women alike. You open the door for Aunt Sharon before dinner and are immediately met with comments about your body: “Did you lose weight?!” “Did you gain...
Are Introverts Lonely? Facts and Tips
Written by: E. Shabazian Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/are-introverts-lonely-facts-and-tips Human beings are social creatures, and those who identify as introverted need human connection as much as the next person. However, lonelines...
Self-Hatred, Loneliness, and Depression: Break The Cycle
Written by: E. Shabazian Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/depression/loneliness-self-hatred-depression-cycle Sometimes we have been suffering for so long, we can’t tell up from down. The exhaustion from depression can make us feel motionless, which...
Grappling With Grief
Written by: N. Leonard Are you missing a loved one? When the pain sharpens in the middle of daily life, how do you cope? It’s not realistic to ignore grief’s crushing force, so what can you do? Reflect on Your Experience When you’re in the grieving process...
Am I Depressed Or Am I Lonely?
Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/am-i-depressed-or-am-i-lonely Ideally, we are neither lonely nor depressed. But sometimes we’ll feel one and not the other, or both simultaneously. It’s clear from multiple studies that...
Process Your Stages Of Grief
Written by: C. Beck Contrary to popular belief, the stages of grief don’t come one-at-a-time, in a predictable order. Part of why grief feels so messy, is that we may experience its conflicting stages at once. Feel less overwhelmed by the flood of emotions,...
Feeling Lonely Around Friends? Try This
Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/feeling-lonely-around-friends-authenticity You have tons of friends, but you still feel lonely. You feel like you don’t belong, or that they don’t really understand you. Or maybe they a...
There’s No Shame In Feeling Lonely
Written by: Y. Sewdayal Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/no-shame-in-feeling-lonely First, a message for anyone feeling lonely right now: You are not broken, you are not unlovable, and you are not incapable of being understood. Isolatio...
You Can Grieve As Long As You Need To
Written by: C. Beck Grieving is known to take a long time. So, why does prolonged grief disorder exist? And what distinguishes it from normal grief? What is prolonged grief disorder, and why does the concept exist in the first place? Prolonged grief disorde...