Feeling lonely, even when you are not on your own

It doesn’t matter who you are caring for a partner, a parent or child, loneliness can affect us all at any time.

In this episode, I talk about how we can feel more isolated and lonely, as our lifestyle changes as carers. It can result from having to withdraw from usual activities such as the routine of working and engaging with work colleagues, seeing less of friends, or not being able to carry out hobbies and activities.

I share some evidence from several research studies over the last couple of years, which outlines why it is important to take positive action towards reducing loneliness and then go through some ideas for connecting with likeminded people, such as finding and joining in with local activities, learning a new skill and sharing your wealth of knowledge and skills to benefit others. 

If you have any questions about this episode or have a topic you would like to have included, please contact me at [email protected].