Take the quiz: The UCLA Loneliness Scale

Indicate how often each of the statements below is descriptive of you. Circle one letter for each statement:

O -- "I often feel this way"

S -- "I sometimes feel this way"

R -- "I rarely feel this way"

N -- "I never feel this way"

• How often do you feel unhappy doing so many things alone? OSRN

• How often do you feel you have nobody to talk to? OSRN

• How often do you feel you cannot tolerate being so alone? OSRN

• How often do you feel as if nobody really understands you? OSRN

• How often do you find yourself waiting for people to call or write? OSRN

• How often do you feel completely alone? OSRN

• How often do you feel you are unable to reach out and communicate with those around you? OSRN

• How often do you feel starved for company? OSRN

• How often do you feel it is difficult for you to make friends? OSRN

• How often do you feel shut out and excluded by others? OSRN

4 for each O, 3 for S, 2 for R, 1 for N

Scores between 15 and 20 are considered a normal experience of loneliness. Scores above 30 indicate a person is experiencing severe loneliness.