Helplines in Gibraltar.

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

Loneliness is something that everyone experiences from time to time. But when loneliness doesn't go away, it can start to have a serious impact on your mental and physical wellbeing. If you're struggling with these symptoms of chronic loneliness, reach out to one of 2 helplines in Gibraltar for support.

• Connecting with people on a shallow level only.
• Finding it hard to concentrate, focus, and make decisions.
• Drinking or using substances to cope with negative feelings.
• Feeling hopeless, like you'll be lonely forever.
• Feeling disconnected from everyone else.
• Feeling worthless and full of self-doubt.
• Experiencing sleep problems such as insomnia, or interrupted sleep.
• Feeling that your physical and/or mental health is suffering.

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.

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 Gibraltar that want to support you.

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