Sometimes we even realize it, but it tastes good. It gives us a feeling of some freedom and the absence of obligations, which is why we allow this false feeling to take over our daily lives.
In the beginning, it could even be beneficial to retire to solitude in certain circumstances because we need to be with ourselves, because we want to appease the pain, or because we simply want to breathe and walk. However, the risk of being trapped in that isolated place, where our thoughts and emotions keep ruminating and paralyze our walking, is too high. When we realize that we have started to avoid noise, to become impatient with trivial conversations, to hide inside the house, to avoid communication with those around us, and to lose interest in the tasks and activities that once gave us so much satisfaction, then you need to ask for help to combat loneliness.
Therefore, our full attention is needed. We are all co-responsible for the common well-being of our family, our friends and neighbours, and the people of our community. Each of us can make a difference through small actions and attitudes: a phone call, an invitation to do a regular activity, or any other way that can help the other not to isolate.
But the decision has to be made by the person itself. Asking for help is an act of courage. It means that we want to fight and fight loneliness, that we have to shake up our day and occupy our time with routines and tasks that compel us to move, think and communicate. For example, going out on the street to do some shopping, taking some exercise class, reading a book or doing written exercises or mental challenges, and talking with friends and family.
Loneliness can be lazy and tricky, but we are endowed with will and determination and can fight it by saying No, No and No!
