Author Topic: Best ways to overcome the feeling of loneliness (Read 667 times)

GiuseppeMichelePoli · « **on:** May 12, 2016, 01:25:52 AM »

What are the best ways to overcome loneliness and to increase emotional stability and independence?

Croixalist · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2016, 09:24:09 AM »

Prayer, corporal & spiritual works of mercy, practice of the 7 cardinal virtues, spiritual reading, meditation, and of course the Sacraments as frequently as possible.

Last Tradhican · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2016, 09:45:31 PM »

Quote from: GiuseppeMichelePoli

What are the best ways to overcome loneliness and to increase emotional stability and independence?

Hard sweaty work, meaningful work. Idle time is the devils playground. Every time I hear someone complain about loneliness, emotional stability....., they are people that have too much leisure time, no physical activity. Work hard and eat good fuel food.

Keep close to the confessional and mass. "Ora and labora labora labora"

Pax Vobis · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2016, 08:19:35 AM »

Added to the above great advice, i'd say try to connect your hobbies/work with people. Most people probably dont have 'close' friends at work, but you can have fun relationships with co-workers. You spend so much time there, have fun with it. Connect with people outside of work, through hobbies or clubs.

I'll repeat what was said above - Exercise and diet are very important to mental health!

Make extra visits to Our Lord and/or do 15 minutes of mental prayer a day. Tell God of your troubles; talk to Him about your day as if He's your friend. Protestants say they have a 'personal relationship with Christ' yet we Catholics forget that we should as well, and even more so because we can recieve Him in communion!