Loneliness is a feeling often accompanied by hopelessness. For me, it happens when I feel that God is not with me. For others, a similar feeling might arise when they feel that their loved ones are at a certain distance - physical or emotional- from them.

 

Hopelessness is crippling. It is never a pleasant emotion, and it is indeed very frustrating. To be optimistic in such situations seems a luxury, and 'have hope' too naive an advice. Sometimes all you can do is stay as strong as you possibly can, as long as possible.