February 10, 2026

bach flower remedies blog loneliness

Loneliness is one of the deepest of all our emotions. It’s right down there with feelings of worthlessness that create a hollow feeling inside. It’s a dreadful feeling. Even if you’re not feeling lonely now, I know you’ve been there. We all have – often.

The next step down from loneliness is hopelessness and despair and the feeling that life has no meaning. This is a dark place to be.

Is this something I should be talking about with Valentines Day just around the corner? However, if you’ve got something planned you’ll probably not be reading this. But, if you’re lonely right now – then this is something that is uppermost in your mind.

How do you Feel?

If you know me, then you know how often I ask “How do you feel”?

And if you’re feeling lonely right now, I’d ask you “How do you feel“?  I’d expect you to  say “Lonely.  I’m very  lonely”!

Your overwhelming feeling is that of sadness!

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Dreadful State

Loneliness is a dreadful state. It’s one of the deepest states of despair and depression.  

We’re really just like bees. We like to live in a community; we constantly seek a sense of belonging and that one special relationship is so important to us.

There’s a common saying ‘no man is an island unto himself’.  We really do hate being alone.  It makes us sad and accentuates of feelings of worthlessness.

We need to be loved and we want to share our love with others. Being alone is foreign to us.

A True and Happy Story ...which could Help You!

I was holding a small Bach Flower afternoon workshop on Anxiety and Depression. Sue decided to come to the workshop as she wanted to be with people who were feeling like her. 

Her husband had died 10 months previously and she couldn’t get over it and was depressed. She said more than once how lonely she was and how the house was empty.    

What happened next was a surprise to her.

I’ll let Sue tell you herself...

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Star of Bethlehem

The remedy: Star of Bethlehem brought about this amazing change.  Although Sue was depressed because she was still grieving for her lost husband and she was lonely! She was sad – very sad indeed.
This wonderful remedy is for shock and trauma and grief. And you can see how quickly it acts.

Star of Bethlehem is included in Rescue Remedy. So, when you’re lonely put 2 drops of Rescue Remedy into a glass of water and sip it frequently. 

Here are six Bach Remedies for Loneliness.

  • Star of Bethlehem is for sadness and crisis. 
  • Heather helps us connect to others.
  • White Chestnut stops the merry-go-round of your thoughts going around and around. 
  • Sweet Chestnut is for a deep state of despair that I mentioned earlier.
  • Mimulus is to heal your anxieties
  • Larch for self confidence 

How to Take Bach Flower Remedies...

In a small glass of water, mix together 2 drops of each of your chosen remedies and sip that water throughout the day and evening. Frequency of dose is much more important than the quantity.

Here is a video that tells you the way to take them, it's a quick watch  - just a couple of minutes long...

Over to You..

As you know, I love to hear from you so please leave your thoughts and comments and of course ask questions too.  I will always help if I can.

Rose

What to Do Next... 

I hope you have found this information helpful and that you see the immense power of the Bach Flower Remedies.

Although the Bach Flower Remedies healing system is extremely powerful... it can be tricky to get the nuances and pick just the right remedy (or remedies)!  

There is much to learn and if you are just starting out on your voyage of Bach discovery, then that's very exciting for you... and you have a few different options:

Dip your toe in the water... 

For an initial 'flavour' of the remedies... I can pop some free introductory guides in the post to you. 

ease into the shallow end...

To learn about Bach's healing philosophy and the fundamentals of each of the 38 remedies you might like to join the Foundation Course. 

dive in the deep end...

Deep knowledge for each remedy (Diploma certificate) for personal or practitioner use you might like to join the practitioner package (Foundation and Diploma Courses together)'


About the author 

Rose Todd

Rose is the founder of The Bach Flower School, a qualified Bach Flower Practitioner and a Qualified Homeopath. Her passion for the Bach Flower Remedy healing system has been growing since she first discovered Bach's work. She has been teaching the Bach principles for over four decades now. When she's not reading a book on natural healing, she is walking around a lake or spending time with her family.

  • I think for me the big LONELINESS IS THE CONCIESNESS , when you fell the world is to far from happiness , it das make me fell very lonely

    • Rose Todd says:

      Hello Gaya. Thank you for your comment on the Loneliness blog. When we consisder the world at large, with its wars, power struggles, with child abuse and (what seems) like ever increasing homelessness, it does seem that the world is far from happy.
      But there is hope – there are thousands upon thousands (and millions) of people like you and I who are working in our own ways to help our beautiful world and mankind recover. You’ll see, things will start to turn soon – perhaps sometime in the next 10 years.
      So keep up your good work. We need all the Light possible. love Rose

  • Terrific information, Rose–thank you!

    • Rose Todd says:

      Thank you Steve. I appreciate the Comment. Rose

  • Hi Rose. I don’t say it often enough but your information is always timely and helpful. I’ve moved recently and need to replenish my stock of remedies. Which brand of Bach Flower Remedies do you trust the most? Thank you

    • Rose Todd says:

      Hello Melissa. Thank you for your very kind words. I’m pleased that the blogs are helpful.
      Crystal Herbs is a very good brand. I use them. And they will ship anywhere in the world.
      I’m glad that the remedy suggestions are helpful. Take care Rose.

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