Helplines in Northern Ireland.

Feeling lonely? Get free support from a hotline in Northern Ireland

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 Northern Ireland that can help you.

• Increased desire to binge-watch TV shows or movies.
• Feeling that your physical and/or mental health is suffering.
• Feeling worthless and full of self-doubt.
• Finding it hard to concentrate, focus, and make decisions.
• Connecting with people on a shallow level only.
• Feeling fatigued and low in energy.
• Loss of confidence.
• Being unable to develop deep, meaningful connections with others.

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.

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 Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland for free, confidential help.