Loneliness, Fears and Anxieties

You may find that you avoid things that you used to enjoy and find comfort from repeating the same routines over and over again.

If you are experiencing anxiety, some of these questions may relate to you:

• Do you feel you worry more than other people do?
• Do you feel easily fatigued and have problems concentrating?
• Do you feel like there is a lump in your throat, have difficulty swallowing or feel like you are choking?
• Do you feel restless and unable to relax?
• Do you often worry that others don’t like you?
• Do you become very upset if you make a mistake?
• Do you have problems sleeping?

• You don’t seem to have close friends to whom you can talk
• There is no one in your life who depends on you
• You don’t have any relationships that involve sharing personal thoughts
• You are afraid to trust others
• There is no one in your life who tries to understand you
• You spend your non-working time alone or watching television
• You are not a part of a social group or organization
• You haven’t had a meaningful conversation with anyone today

• You find yourself avoiding contact with things or places that most people don’t avoid
• You avoid new situations because you might look foolish
• You avoid speaking to groups of people
• You feel afraid when in closed places or when in high places
• You are afraid to be a passenger in an airplane
• You feel like you are suffocating

If you find that one or more of the questions or statements apply to you or someone that you care about, you would probably benefit from consulting with a psychologist.