How to Handle Loneliness in Others

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00:00Now, observing loneliness in other people is important because it is sneaky.

00:07Sometimes it is in the background and we have to watch closely.

00:13People don't walk up to us and say, I'm lonely.

00:15We often see it when we are tuned in.

00:19It may be behaviors like ghosting, not showing up for events.

00:24It may be irritability, being tired.

00:27Humor is often a mask.

00:28And when you notice that someone's humor shifts, this may be a red flag of loneliness.

00:36When an individual is engaging in a lot of substance use, sometimes it could be a cover

00:42or a mask for self-soothing some of the loneliness they're experiencing in their life.

00:48Sometimes people are working all the time.

00:50Lonely people appear perfectly fine and busy.

00:54So we can miss some of the red flags if we are not paying attention.

00:58Loneliness in teens often shows up in sideways behaviors and signals.

01:04For example, you may notice an increase in screen time.

01:08Not fun screen time, but in a dissociated, glazed-over, zombie-looking manner.

01:14Withdrawing from activities, things that teens typically enjoyed in the past, they say, whatever.

01:21You may notice an increase in attitude or silence.

01:27A lot of, I don't care.

01:30Teens also may be oversharing online with the desperate hope that someone will notice.

01:37For teens, connection is essential for their survival.

01:41It's not just about feeling left out.

01:43They need connection to survive and to thrive.

01:47JOEC Methodist

01:51Thank you, Robert.

01:53I hope I made great sheets for you to be amazing and to be rush on.

01:59Rogaine

02:02Hey, I hope you'd enjoy empowering me.