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How to handle the fear of being alone?

deleted_user
deleted_user
I get so afraid of being alone at times. I dont feel content withen myself to be able to sit and watch tv or even read a book, so I pace until some gets home. What can I do? Please any suggestions?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Call someone if you can, and just chat. Or better yet, go out and visit someone. Otherwise, find a hobby or other activity to distract yourself from the fear, like playing a musical instrument maybe? Playing with a pet, scrap-booking, surf the web...
johnnyboy
johnnyboy
If you have time on your hands at night. Or regularly spend time alone and are not happy doing so.

Consider joining:
1. A support group in your area
2. Or volenteering your help to a cause that interests you.
3. Take some night clases.
4. A gym
5. A bowling league
6. Or other club.
7. A part-time job doing something you enjoy.
starfish
starfish
If you like animals, and can have a pet, I have found a great deal of comfort and calm in having my cats. Dogs can do the same, or even a fish or a bird is some kind of company. Beats staring at the walls.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Perhaps you could use this time alone to get a cup of hot or warm something you enjoy, coffee, tea, decaf whatever and then start counting all the blessings you have had today in your life. Have faith and believe that god is with you and will keep you safe till someone comes home. Do you have any pets?
deleted_user
deleted_user
It might help if you understand why your afraid of being alone. Do you know what your afraid of?
deleted_user
deleted_user
aggy, I would love a babysitter for myself. Hate being alone even though I have my 2 year old with me.

I try to force myself out of the house to see my mum and the other times I like to chat online and come to DS to know I am not alone.

It is the best I can offer. Take care and I am here if you need a chat.
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