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Like any feeling, loneliness will usually pass in time.</h3></div> </div> </div>   <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"><p>Our brains are wired for connection with others and the pain of loneliness is a part of our survival instinct.</p><p>You can be surrounded by lots of people and feel lonely. 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background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full">  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"><h3>Learning to deal with loneliness</h3></div> </div> </div>   <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue mbottom30"> <div class="body"><h3>While there’s no quick fix for loneliness, you can get better at identifying, accepting and coping with loneliness.</h3></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class=""> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full">  <div class="bdl bdl-tile"> <div class=" ">  <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/Think%20%286%29.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag">Identify how you’re feeling – allow yourself to accept where you’re at</div> </div> <div class="buttons"><div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> </div></div> </div>  <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/Health%20%284%29.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag">Be kind to yourself – give yourself time to heal</div> </div> <div class="buttons"><div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> </div></div> </div>  <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/2%20Talk%20%282%29.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag">Get support if you need – reach out and talk to somebody about it</div> </div> <div class="buttons"><div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> </div></div> </div>  <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/Activity%20%2810%29.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag">Take your mind of it for a while - do something you enjoy</div> </div> <div class="buttons"><div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> </div></div> </div>  <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/2%20Talk%20%2810%29.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag">Spend time with family and friends – avoid withdrawing from others</div> </div> <div class="buttons"><div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> </div></div> </div>  <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/3-YA-DWL.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag">Take it day by day - focus on what’s happening in the present</div> </div> <div class="buttons"><div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> </div></div> </div>  <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/Item%20%2810%29.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-tag">Try to focus on what is good in your life - avoid worrying about the negative</div> </div> <div class="buttons"><div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> </div></div> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full">  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"><h3>If feelings of loneliness don’t go away then seek help</h3></div> </div> </div>   <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue mbottom30"> <div class="body"><h3>If the loneliness doesn’t pass on its own then it might be sign that something else is happening.</h3></div> </div> </div>   <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"><ul><li><p>Sometimes loneliness can be linked with memories from the past that haven’t been resolved.</p></li><li><p>Loneliness can stem from loss and grief when you lose somebody or something you care about.</p></li><li><p>You might have gone through a relationship break down and need to process your thoughts and feelings about it.</p></li><li><p>There could be an underlying mental health issue that’s linked with feelings of loneliness such as depression.</p></li></ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); 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