Helplines in England for loneliness.

Free helplines for loneliness are available in England

Everyone goes through lonely patches. But sometimes, for many different reasons, feelings of loneliness can become persistent. If you relate to any these symptoms of chronic loneliness, you may benefit from reaching out to one of 7 free support hotlines in England.

• Increased feelings of stress or anxiety.
• Feeling lonely whether you're surrounded by others or alone.
• Increased desire to binge-watch TV shows or movies.
• A lack of close friends.
• Loss of confidence.
• Connecting with people on a shallow level only.
• Feeling that nobody "gets" you.
• Feeling extremely tired and even burnt out when you try to socialize.

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.

If you find it difficult to reach out to people, you may be reluctant to contact a helpline in England However, when you call a helpline, you'll be connected with someone who truly wants to understand your experience and who can offer you the support you need.

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