76 | www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com “I think the people that are most vulnerable for it are the people going through change,” said Jordan Rasmussen, a licensed professional counselor with Thriveworks in Charleston, which specializes in life transitions, anxiety, relationships, coping skills and depression. Breakups, bereavement and job changes are milestones of change when loneliness may creep in, Rasmussen noted. Those experiencing isolating life experiences, such as caring for a child alone or being in a cycle of abuse, also seem to be at a higher risk for feeling lonely. LONELY BUT NOT ALONE By Molly Sherman Those who are feeling really lonely often are not alone or apart from others; they describe loneliness as a feeling of not being heard or understood, even if they are surrounded by people.
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