Helplines in China.

Get support for loneliness from a free hotline in China

It's normal to experience periods of loneliness. However, if you've been feeling lonely for a long time, you may be worried about whether it will ever end. If you notice the symptoms below, you may be experiencing chronic loneliness. Fortunately, there are 15 helplines in China that can help you.

• Connecting with people on a shallow level only.
• Feeling that your physical and/or mental health is suffering.
• Wanting to connect with others but feeling held back by social anxiety.
• Drinking or using substances to cope with negative feelings.
• Feeling lonely whether you're surrounded by others or alone.
• Feeling fatigued and low in energy.
• Feeling extremely tired and even burnt out when you try to socialize.
• Being unable to develop deep, meaningful connections with others.

Loneliness can be felt whether you spend a lot of time with others or alone. When you feel lonely, you may feel separate from others or like you don't belong. This can be very isolating and cause a lot of emotional pain.

Talking to someone who cares about what you're experiencing can help you feel less alone. Calling a hotline will connect you with someone like this. Helpline volunteers and counselors in China will offer you a listening ear and will work through difficult emotions with you.

If you feel like you might need support with your feelings of loneliness, try reaching out to a hotline in China. It's free and confidential.