Overcoming Feelings of Loneliness: A Desi Guide with Extra Masala
Intro: Yaar, Kabhi Kabhi Life Bohat Silent Lagti Hai
Yaar, you ever sit in your room scrolling TikTok at 3 AM, and suddenly the algorithm throws you a sad Atif Aslam song? Bas phir, loneliness ka free trial shuru ho jata hai. 🤦♂️
And honestly, we all go through it. Whether you’re a hostel student in Islamabad missing ghar ka biryani, or a young professional in Karachi stuck in traffic for 3 hours daily, loneliness sneaks up like that one rishtedaar who always asks “Beta, shaadi ka kab socha hai?”
The best way to overcome feelings of loneliness is to stay connected—whether that’s through friends, hobbies, chai sessions, or even binge-watching dramas that make you feel less alone.
Why It Matters
Loneliness isn’t just about being alone, it’s about feeling alone. And in Pakistan, jahan cousins ke WhatsApp groups 24/7 active hain, still log feel karte hain ke unki sunne wala koi nahi.
It affects mental health, productivity, and even your mood swings. Matlab, ek din apko lagta hai duniya rangon se bhari hai, agle din lagta hai sab black & white PTV drama hai.
The Pakistani POV on Loneliness
Let’s be real. Pakistanis deal with loneliness in unique ways:
- Chai Therapy ☕ – Loneliness ka best treatment: ek garam cup doodh patti. Karachi walay kahenge “Anda paratha + chai = mood fix.”
- Overeating biryani 🍛 – “Main akela hoon? Koi baat nahi, do plate biryani order karlayte hain.”
- Scrolling memes 😂 – Desi memes legit save lives. Especially cricket memes like this viral chokli one.
- Binge-watching dramas 📺 – From Humsafar to the latest Pakistani dramas, TV has been Pakistan’s therapist since the 90s.
What Nobody Tells You (But Should)
When Google says “how to overcome loneliness,” you’ll get textbook answers like “practice mindfulness” and “join a club.” Bhai, real talk:
- Start a hobby – Whether it’s gaming (check out Pakistani streamers) or learning how to make banana bread (recipe here).
- Call a cousin – Even that one who only calls on Eid for Eidi.
- Go outside – Take a walk in a park, or explore some fun outing spots in Pakistan. Fresh air helps.
- Limit doom-scrolling – Endlessly checking SIMs against CNIC at 2 AM won’t cure loneliness.
Small Things That Actually Work
Here are quick fixes when you feel like life is a Geo TV sad OST:
- Play cricket with gali ke bachay 🏏 (trust me, they’ll take you in).
- Try journaling—even if it’s just “dear diary, why am I like this?”
- Watch stand-up by famous Pakistani comedians.
- Treat yourself—visit best chai spots in Karachi.
Witty Wrap-Up
Loneliness, yaar, is like load-shedding. It comes suddenly, annoys the heck out of you, but it doesn’t stay forever. What matters is how you deal with it, chai, cricket, memes, or just talking it out.
So the next time you feel that Atif Aslam song creeping in, remember: aap akelay nahi ho. And agar lagay bhi ke akelay ho—phir bhi biryani toh hai na. 😎
👉 Tell me in the comments: What’s YOUR weirdest anti-loneliness hack? (Aur please don’t say “crying to Coke Studio Season 14.
