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Loneliness is your body telling you that you need more\nsocial contact. It can be challenging to improve your social connections but the\nfirst step is often the most difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join a group to develop a hobby or learn something new<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join an online community<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are needing more depth in your relationships, to be\nunderstood or cared for, you often need to open up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask someone to join a group or class with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take it slowly, don\u2019t get easily discouraged<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to avoid comparing yourself to others<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there other areas of your wellbeing you need to improve\nto help you feel better about yourself and more able to reach out to others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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