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One can feel desolate because of many reasons.
The passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a job.There is no one who hasn't felt desolate or lonely at some point in life.
Many studies have highlighted that loneliness is a pressing global health threat, affecting people across borders and demographics.
Approximately one in four older people experience social isolation. Between 5% and 15% of adolescents also feel lonely.
IT'S TEMPORARY
Like everything else, this is not permanent. It's transient. It is temporary.
The first step to tackling this emotion is to accept it. Then, take steps to get out of it.
Acceptance means acknowledging it. Talk about it to someone. It could be a trusted friend, a colleague or relative, or even a professional counsellor.
I know this might not be easy. But this is the best possible way out of a difficult situation.
Figure out what activities leave you with a pleasant feeling of accomplishment. Do them. It could be anything from gardening to learning a new language.
Focus on goals that are easily achievable because the sense of achievement is highly therapeutic.
Ironically, when we have so many social media platforms that help us connect with people, the very same social media platforms can be the cause of the feeling of desolation and depression.
It's extremely important to be realistic. Moderation in our approach and interaction is essential. Never overdo anything. Have a sense of balance.
There isn't a templated solution to desolation. The trick is knowing what works best for each person.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
What is your favourite stress buster?
(I'm participating in #AtoZChallenge and #BlogchatterA2Z)
Desolation is not a good place to be. But it happens to all of us from time to time.
ReplyDeleteI guess it is all about how we manage social media.
DeleteI've never thought of "desolate" as an emotion. I've always thought of it as an adjective, describing a place like a desert. You've given me a new way to use the word!
ReplyDeleteHi Dyanne - Thank you. :-)
DeleteInteresting. There is a luxury hotel named Desolation Hotel in South Lake Tahoe, California.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting!
DeleteI have some experience with desolation, unfortunately. It was temporary, but it comes back. 'Desolate' kind of rolls off the tongue, though.
ReplyDeleteHi Chrys - It's sort of a cyclic phenomenon. I go through it, periodically.
DeleteEven seeing the word desolate makes me sad. It's not a place anyone wants to be. Found your blog on the Challenge list and finding it very interesting!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, Thank you for visiting my blog, reading my post, and commenting. I am glad you found my topic interesting. I shall hop over to your blog and check out your posts.
DeleteOh, I thought I commented on this already. Oops. Yeah, social media can make us feel more alone. Funny how that works.
ReplyDeleteYes, you did comment. There is a problem with Blogger. Some of the comments are going into the Spam folder and aren't appearing. I just realised that and approved a few of them.
DeleteI've never experienced desolation, I'm happy to say. Thanks to your post, I found a song by Bob Dylan:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUvcWXTIjcU
Be well!
I can't say I ever feel desolate. I may worry a lot about what might or might not happen, but never desolate or depressed.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a healthy state of emotional wellbeing.
DeleteJe pense que ce qui se rapproche le plus de cet état est ce qu'on appelle aussi la dépression. Etre déprimé de façon passagère, ou plus grave médicalement, souffrir de dépression. Mon remède : la couture ;))
ReplyDeleteVous avez une solution. C'est bon.
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