The Loneliness Quiz

1. How often do you feel unhappy doing so many things alone?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always

2. How often do you feel you have no one to talk to?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always

3. How often do you feel you cannot tolerate being so alone?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always

4. How often do you feel as if no one understands you?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always

5. How often do you find yourself waiting for people to call or write?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always

6. How often do you feel completely alone?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always

7. How often do you feel unable to reach out and communicate with those around you?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always

8. How often do you feel starved for company?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always

9. How often do you feel it is difficult for you to make friends?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always

10. How often do you feel shut out and excluded by others?

• never
• rarely
• sometimes
• always