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Loneliness

Feeling lonely is something we all experience sometimes. It's a natural human emotion and it's a signal that you need to connect with other people.

You don’t have to be on your own to feel lonely – you might feel lonely in a relationship or while spending time with friends and family. This might happen when you don’t feel understood or cared for by others.

Our Experiences

By young people, for young people

"I am a female, and all of my friends are guys. Whenever I make a female friend, we don’t have much in common and we drift apart.

Even though I have guy friends, you can’t talk to guys about your crush or girl things like periods which can be lonely. Feeling lonely can lead to me getting upset and I don’t know how to fix it. I just try to put up with it because I know it will get better. I would try to talk to more girls, but I am not very confident."

Maryam, Age 14

(Some names changed to protect people's identities)

All You Need to Know

Who Can Help?

If there's an adult or friend you can trust, have a chat with them about your questions or worries. They might be able to put your mind at rest or give you some useful advice.

If you live in Norfolk:

If you're 11-19 you can text ChatHealth on 07480 635060 for anonymous and confidential advice from a health professional. ChatHealth is available Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

You can also contact the Norfolk Healthy Child Programme by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123. Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.

If you live in Waveney:

You can call the Suffolk School Nursing service on 0345 607 8866 or email childrenshealth@suffolk.gov.uk.

Kooth offers online counselling, advice and emotional well-being support for anyone aged 10-18, seven days a week until 10pm. 

MAP Norfolk can give free and confidential support, information and advice on issues such as housing, money and mental health. You can call 01603 766994 or email info@map.uk.net.


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