Helplines in Wales.

Free helplines for loneliness are available in Wales

There are 2 helplines you can call in Wales if you're feeling lonely. Everyone feels lonely sometimes and there's no shame in seeking support. Loneliness can look like:

• 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.

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 Wales will offer you a listening ear and will work through difficult emotions with you.

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