Description

Divorce, bereavement, illness, disability, discrimination and unemployment are common causes of loneliness. And although moving to a new area, getting a new job or having a baby can be exciting and positive; people often find that new experiences can leave them feeling lonely.

For some people however, feelings of loneliness are constant and appear unrelated to external events like divorce, bereavement or becoming a parent. Whatever the circumstances, the common theme is a feeling of being disconnected.