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 5 helplines in New Mexico, United States that can help you.

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.

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 New Mexico, United States that want to support you.

If you feel like you might need support with your feelings of loneliness, try reaching out to a hotline in New Mexico, United States. It's free and confidential.