Emotion Dictionary

Loneliness

An empty feeling that appears when the need for connection is unmet.

Loneliness does not only happen when you are physically alone. It can appear around people when you feel unseen or not understood.

Common signs

  • You think of someone you want to contact
  • You feel distant from the room
  • Speaking still does not feel like being heard

How to write it down

  • Write who or what you wanted to feel connected to
  • Separate wanting solitude from wanting connection
  • Draft one small message you could send

Prompts to try now

Who did I want to reach today, and how?