Final words
You’ve now gone through the material on unwanted loneliness and hopefully gained a better understanding of the factors influencing your situation, and perhaps got some ideas about things that you can do or practise on your own. Remember that trying new behaviours is hard work, takes energy and requires you to step outside your comfort zone. Therefore, it’s important to be persistent, think long-term and be prepared for change to take time.
Depending on what’s influencing your loneliness, you may also need different kinds of support to bring about a positive change in your situation. If you’d like to see a professional to talk things through with, such as a counsellor, psychologist or accredited psychotherapist, you can turn to your healthcare centre or contact your local student health centre for help or advice about where to get the support you need.