Loneliness Test

Loneliness is a normal human experience, meaning most people will feel lonely from time to time. Unrelenting, long-lasting loneliness, however, can have serious consequences for emotional well-being and even physical health. Are you overly lonely? Take this test to find out.

1. Most of my relationships feel very surface-level.

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2. The people I spend most of my time with (friends, family, coworkers, etc.) value my presence.

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3. Even when I’m surrounded by people, I usually feel disconnected from them.

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4. There’s no one in my life whom I can really count on.

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5. I often feel invisible.

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6. My ideas and interests are usually misunderstood by other people.

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7. I spend more time alone than I would like.

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8. I feel disconnected from the community in which I live.

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9. When I’m going through a hard time, I’m able to find support from others.

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10. I usually feel like I’m on the outside looking in.

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11. My circle of friends feels too limited.

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12. I miss the feeling of truly being in tune with others.

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13. I often find myself wishing I had someone to share my true self with.

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14. The only person I can count on is myself.

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15. There are people in my life who really know me.

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16. My relationships are unsatisfying overall.

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17. I have no one with whom I can share my ideas.

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18. Most days, I feel left out.

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19. I wish I could depend more on the people around me.

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20. I feel like I’m part of a group.

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