take a drive
relax a bit at an outdoor patio
do a little people watching
book a hotel room
take your laptop and log onto DS

call room service

repeat as necessary

Go to a local park.

You always have God, a tree, or the squirrels to talk to.

Home vacations are cheap and internet chats - DS - are like talking to someone but not. *grins* Add a favorite food - ice-cream - and you have it made.

Totally get ya on that one. :)

I'll be honest with you, I would love to do the same thing!

DS is always here to talk to. and we're not really "there" if you catch my drift.

I feel that way too, want to be alone, but at the same time need someone to talk too...

If I am at home, I watch American funny videos, it takes my mind off stuff and laughing is good for the soul!!!!

i once took a week and went camping.. this particular state park had two sites there were on little islands.. you took canoe to get to them. i went with my dog, and my journal.

it was great. maybe getting away on talking to YOURSELF via journal would give that voice in you a safe place to process

Go to a bar.

I don't drink, and I don't endorse drinking. Club soda with lime is an excellent thirst quencher and bar tenders are great at small talk. Often times you can strike up a conversation with another customer who is alone.

OK, OK, I know this isn't the best idea possible, but Its all I've got right now.

A couple weeks after my wife left I went out of town and stayed with my sister in her big house for a weekend. Only really had to pay for gas. It was nice being "away" where I didn't have to deal with the normal things I do, or see my home that was now quiet, or fear running into someone who would ask how she was, etc. And my sister was really great to talk to about my feelings.

I like Jenny's idea....sounds perfect!

Even just a day trip to a mountain or lake along for some hiking or kayaking will do wonders for you.

I agree with Jenny and Dump3d .... get out in nature. I've been visiting local parks I haven't been to in years. Pack a small picnic, a book (relationship/getting over your breakup book!)and enjoy the silence. Take a walk in the woods, hike... just be alone with your thoughts. It's an amazing thing and can bring you peace and comfort in interesting ways. Bring your camera and capture nature, enjoy it later when you are home and feeling low...look at the pics and then get back out there again the next day.

I think it's important to be alone and really listen to your heart and mind. Instead of constantly seeking distractions as an escape from the work that we have to put in to healing ourselves. Of course though, we all need support! So come back to DS when it serves your needs or spend quality time with family and friends.

Nature is key... get out there! And I don't mean walking on pavement in your neighborhood :)