u/mvhhhr

How do you cope with loneliness, especially if you’re introverted?

I do the things everyone says to me- finding new hobbies, looking after myself and treating myself, exercising consistently and eating healthy etc, but the loneliness is just always there.

When I spend time with people, it takes a lot of social energy to be in those situations and whilst I don’t feel lonely whilst in the situation, I never feel as comfortable. And if the social situation makes me anxious then I just regret it and would prefer being alone to the anxiety it creates.

everyone says that if Allah does not answer your dua in the way you want it to be answered, He will give you something even greater. But when? I’ve been struggling for almost a year now and it doesn’t seem to ever get easier