For many people, loneliness is one of the worst feelings they’ve ever experienced. While it’s hard enough when it comes on for a short period of time, prolonged loneliness can feel like a cycle that will never be broken. The good news is that if you’re in that situation there is hope: counseling can help. And we have loneliness therapy available now at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling. Contact our office to hear more or schedule your appointment!
Curing Your Loneliness
Anytime you go for counseling, it’s wise to keep your expectations in check. It’s unlikely that you’ll have a single session and be cured. Instead, your counselor will take the time to get to know you. They may suggest some steps you can take to help with your loneliness. For example, there may be a local group you can join or a long-lost friend you can rekindle a relationship with.
As you’re getting ready for counseling, it’s a good idea to understand what loneliness really is. It’s not just social isolation, since many people experience loneliness even when they’re not alone. Instead, loneliness is when the relationships you want in your life are not the ones you have in your life. Your counselor can help you understand what you want from a relationship and assist you in finding ways to get there.
Do You Suffer from Extreme Self-Focus?
It’s common for people who are lonely to suffer from extreme self-focus. Essentially, this means that they begin to believe that everything is about them. They may see two co-workers going out to lunch and assume they weren’t invited because their co-workers dislike them, when in fact there’s a good reason that has nothing to do with the lonely person. Counseling can help you better understand what’s going on in your head and how it compares to what’s going on in the world.
Personalized Help at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling
There’s plenty of advice about overcoming loneliness – and much of it is very useful. However, the truth is that you are unique. Your needs are unique. As a result, working with a counselor is the best way to get targeted advice about your specific needs. To schedule loneliness therapy, reach out to Thriveworks Orlando Counseling now!
