Alli Osborne from Poole urges others to seek help from the NHS's Steps 2 Wellbeing.
A woman who battled feelings of severe loneliness has described how she believes a free NHS mental wellbeing service helped save her life.in an attempt to overcome anxiety and an increased sense of isolation.
The mother-of-two said the feeling of loneliness was powerful despite being surrounded by her husband and family - and it was only when she was put in touch with the service that things improved.Chris Jones said he has felt alone even when in a room with "thousands of people"He said: "When you're with people you don't want to be there - you just want to be on your own.
Mr Jones has used his experience to become a peer support practitioner for Steps 2 Wellbeing in order to help others. Lauren Scott, a senior psychological wellbeing practitioner based in Dorset, said: "Loneliness is something that can be experienced by anyone.
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