Pretend a dear friend of yours is feeling lonely, and has come to you for help. They've got friends, and have managed to stay social, but are still experiencing a sense of isolation. How would you respond? What would you say?
Posted on Sep 4th, 2008
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vi
anything special but whatever story, because is what comforts me, some one talking to me, just telling things, just leting me hear a voice, unless i knew that person needed another thing, of course, but... More »
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EXPLORING LONELINESS When loneliness arises - and you have that feeling that you desperately need another person to fill that space of loneliness... to be there for you or with you... this is often when... More »
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Posted on Dec 28th, 2007
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Maria
well... i'd hand you a box of kleenex, and say 'come on in, and take off your skin'. we'd talk about whatever you want. deep or shallow, everyone needs someone to talk to. then you... More »
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Posted on Oct 24th, 2007
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natasha
you are never alone god is always there even when you feel like no cares.
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Posted on Jul 23rd, 2007
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Apollo
I don’t know if there are any exact words I could offer, but I would try to create intimacy with that person in an attempt to ease loneliness. A depth of relationship and engagement in... More »
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Posted on Jun 13th, 2007
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Claudia
I am that friend lol....there really isn't anything anyone can do to help the person. I've realized I can't go to the closest people in my life for help. Its an internal issue that I am... More »
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Posted on Jun 5th, 2007
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Sock
I would ask how well do they know their self. Do they cherish the memories that they have inside? Are they thankiful for what they have? Are they feeling alone, because they are afraid? What... More »
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Posted on Jun 4th, 2007
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Laurie
: :: Loneliness is a state of soul vitamin deficiency. It may be the result of not receiving sufficient supply from the outside: literal isolation, loss or absence of interactive people who are invested in... More »
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I'd tell them that with the current administration all you have to do when you're lonely is to pick up the phone and chat with who ever is listening.
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This is a very difficult question to my mind as people are very different and to each person you need to find a specific approach .But in general I would offer this person my help.I... More »
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