Helplines in Barbados.

Struggling with loneliness? Reach out to a helpline for free support in Barbados

Loneliness is something that everyone experiences from time to time. But when loneliness doesn't go away, it can start to have a serious impact on your mental and physical wellbeing. If you're struggling with these symptoms of chronic loneliness, reach out to one of 1 helplines in Barbados for support.

• In extreme cases, thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
• Wanting to connect with others but feeling held back by social anxiety.
• Feeling disconnected from everyone else.
• Feeling that nobody "gets" you.
• Feeling that life is meaningless.
• Drinking or using substances to cope with negative feelings.
• Feeling fatigued and low in energy.
• Increased feelings of stress or anxiety.

If you've felt lonely for a long time, it's probably because you're feeling disconnected from others. There are many explanations for this and they differ from one person to the next. Whatever the reason for it, chronic loneliness can be a very painful and isolating experience.

You may be reluctant to ask for help, especially if it feels like nobody will relate to you and understand what you're going through. But getting help can relieve the emotional burden you're carrying and help you feel less isolated. There are compassionate helpline volunteers and counselors in Barbados that want to support you.

If you are ready to talk to someone about how lonely you feel, you can contact a hotline in Barbados for free and confidential support.