understanding the complexities of loneliness: exploring isolation and emotional distress, coping mechanisms and self-care

selfcompassion understanding introspection relationships complexities intelligence mindfulness loneliness mechanisms strategies connection generative depression resilience compassion acceptance positivity regulation management selfesteem confidence counseling exploring isolation emotional wellbeing community belonging distress selfcare recovery solitude quietude selfhelp personal journey anxiety sadness healing support empathy purpose meaning therapy coping mental search health stress trauma social groups growth