Feeling Lonely?

Do you know how it feels to be surrounded by people but still feel alone? I'm sure you do. Every once in a while we all have this feeling that nobody understand us, nobody can relate with what we are going through and so on and so forth. At least that's what we think.

What we should understand and we don't, is that people will never understand us if we don't communicate. If you sit brooding in a corner, what is most likely to happen is that the people around you will just stay away, give you 'space' to deal with whatever it is that got that scowl on your face. That response will only increase your feeling of loneliness, you'll feel worse and this will become a never ending cycle.

You should, instead, try to communicate your feelings to those around you.

In your circle of friends, it is usually easier, because, if they are really your friends, they will be supportive no matter what. The issue becomes a little more complicated though, when it comes to the work place.

It can be complicated communicating feelings to people with whom you only have a professional relationship. You may feel ashamed of your problems, or believe your personal feelings are none of their business, but a quick notification should be painless and effective.

'Good morning. I'm not feeling very well today so, please, don't take it personal if I don't seem to be in a good mood.'

It may seem like an unnecessary step but it could make things a lot easier in the office. People could offer to talk to you about it, and maybe relate to what you are going through, and the ones that don't, will still stay out of your way but without the harm of feeling offended by your attitude.

In the end, it comes down to your own choice. Humans are social beings, we need interaction with our peers, and, mostly, people won't turn you down when you request it. So open your eyes to those around you and, most importantly, open your mouth and your heart.