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Some messages seem to take far more energy to reply to than others. I have been thinking about why that might be.

Why We Leave Some Messages Until Tomorrow You read the message. You know you need to reply. You even have an idea of what you want to say. Yet somehow the day passes, then another, and the message remains unanswered. Meanwhile, you have replied to other people without giving it a second thought.At first glance, it is easy to assume that thi...

Summer can quietly become a season of comparison. If this year looks different to what you had hoped, you are probably not as alone as it feels.

When Summer Does Not Look the Way You Hoped : Summer loneliness Not everyone spends the summer on holiday. A reflection on comparison, expectations, and finding moments of rest and connection closer to home.

We often think of loneliness as being alone, but some of the deepest loneliness can exist while surrounded by people.

Many people carry parts of themselves that they do not feel able to fully share. Over time, this can create a quiet sense of emotional isolation, even within relationships, families and everyday life.

I have written a new article exploring loneliness, the human need to feel understood and the powerful role therapy can play in helping people feel less alone within themselves.

“Lonely, but not alone” is my latest article.

Lonely, but not alone Hannah Downing is a psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults experiencing wide-ranging obstacles, including anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional isolation.Loneliness is one of the most painful human experiences, yet it is often one of the least visible. Many people imagi...