You Need To Fix This ASAP

This video explores the common experience of feeling lonely even when surrounded by people. We'll explore the psychological reasons behind this phenomenon and provide practical strategies to foster genuine connection and combat loneliness.

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[jamaicanbrowntone]

I'm always the one to initiate a connection with people. It's so draining because if they are emotionally unavailable, then all they are going to do is take take take and give nothing in return. I'm always checking in on people stepping outside of my comfort zone. But no one checks on me or even care unless they want money or want to be nosey.

[annapomelo]

I started visiting the elderly and helping them.
I am part of a volunteer group now.
This helps my mental health a lot!
I feel so happy to see them happy.

[jakemarie]

This is how I feel every day. It's so rare to feel truly seen.

[emiliog.]

The reason is simple. People just don’t listen to each other. Active listening and true empathic listening is rare. Everyone is out for themselves. People are in their phones instead of engaging with others.

[karoshi]

The loneliest I ever felt was during my last marriage.

Now I'm often on my own, but not lonely anymore.

[Megan]

I want everyone here in the comments to know that I hear you and I see you ❤ you're not alone in feeling the way you do

[Scorpion-be]

Anytime I allow myself to be vulnerable, it's used against me

[addysaw]

The people around me are so superficial and self-absorbed. No strategy for deepening the connection worked unfortunately. They ramble on about themselves and are addicted to social media. I hate being alone but also hate being around them.

[milliem]

I’m so alone in life, my family is dysfunctional/abusive, I have a decent relationship with a sister but I’m lonely and I don’t trust people much anymore. I get used and am disappointed in people

[diezmon]

I've had various relationships where I'm always the initiator. That gets old when you're always the one reaching out, and I tend to give up on it. Over time you wonder if people just don't want to be around you 🤷🏼‍♂️

[Sarappreciates]

I think I often feel the opposite. I spend a lot of time alone, but not lonely. I've had people say they worry for me being alone so much, tell me I "need to get out more." I sometimes miss certain specific people, which isn't the same a "lonely, " but I rarely feel like I need general human companionship unless I need help with a specific task. I hate myself more when I'm around other people. That inner judgemental voice quiets when I'm alone, and I enjoy that silence.

[StoriesHeal]

"It's okay to have needs" The way society tries to make people feel bad for having needs

[Loneranian]

I’ve battled loneliness and depression for as long as I can remember, and even when I’m surrounded by friends or family, I still feel like a stranger…disconnected, as if I don’t truly belong.

[kunserndsittizen]

People don’t care about me. I reach out and they just don’t care.

[edeka]

Top tier content, thank you! I

I have felt alone all the time, especially when I was in school, even though I never was alone. Feels like you are secluded from the world.

As a teen, it was a horrible feeling. Now, most of the times I see it as a gift, it gives me inner peace

[reinaldopereira]

My diagnosis changed from bipolar disorder to schizoaffective disorder bipolar type in 2022. I used to feel lonely as a bipolar patient, and now that psychosis is a constant presence in my life, things have just gotten worse, much worse. So, thank you for this video. I really needed it today. ❤

[thecozyconstellation]

i'm dying from crushing loneliness yet i don't want to be around people anymore... can't make connections with people. don't know where/how to meet people with similar morals and interests. people are shallow and selfish.

[dystopia-usa]

This introvert has never felt lonely for people, & I'm really glad for that.

[kunserndsittizen]

Three useless things I hear:
1. I’ll pray for you
2. Have you thought of seeing a therapist?
3. I don’t know that to tell ya...

[JennyWren]

Thank you, Dr. Marks. I would love to see a vid about those of us who are in chrinic pain, disabled and suffering insular loneliness. 💝