Helplines in Zimbabwe.

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

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 1 free support hotlines in Zimbabwe.

• Feeling unseen or unheard by others.
• Feeling extremely tired and even burnt out when you try to socialize.
• Feeling frustrated, anxious or irritable.
• Finding it hard to relate to others.
• Drinking or using substances to cope with negative feelings.
• Experiencing sleep problems such as insomnia, or interrupted sleep.
• A lack of close friends.
• Loss of confidence.

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.

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 Zimbabwe that want to support you.

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