Helplines in Taiwan.

Get support for loneliness from a free hotline in Taiwan

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 3 helplines in Taiwan that can help you.

• 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.

Everybody is prone to feeling lonely, even in the company of others. It's especially common to feel lonely when you're not connecting with others in a meaningful way. When you're not connecting with others in a way that meets your social needs, you may feel extremely isolated.

Taking the first step to ask for support can feel daunting. You may not be sure what to expect or whether you'll be understood. However, helpline staff in Taiwan are well-trained in helping people like you who are experiencing extreme loneliness. You will be treated with compassion and zero-judgement.

If you think you might need support with loneliness, consider contacting a helpline in Taiwan for free, confidential help.