Ways To Deal With Feelings of Isolation

Pay Attention To And Redirect Thoughts

With any negative emotion, it helps individuals to pay attention to and redirect their thoughts. They may feel unhappy, stressed, tired, and alone. Chances are, there are outside circumstances influencing how they feel, but they have some measure of control over how they respond. To master their thoughts and feelings, individuals first need to become aware of them. When individuals catch their mind going into a negative thought spiral, they should take some time to acknowledge what they're feeling and why, and then redirect their thoughts. If they're worried about a problem, they should think about how to solve the problem. If they feel isolated, it's helpful to think about ways they can take care of themselves and get in contact with others. It's important not to suppress feelings, but it's equally important not to wallow in them.

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