Helplines in Ecuador.

Free helplines for loneliness are available in Ecuador

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 2 helplines in Ecuador that can help you.

• Feeling hopeless, like you'll be lonely forever.
• Feeling very sad and experiencing an overall low mood.
• Feeling fatigued and low in energy.
• In extreme cases, thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
• Feeling frustrated, anxious or irritable.
• Feeling worthless and full of self-doubt.
• Feeling that life is meaningless.
• Drinking or using substances to cope with negative feelings.

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 Ecuador that want to support you.

Consider contacting a hotline in Ecuador right away for free, private help with feeling lonely.