Loneliness Support Group

Loneliness is an emotional state in which a person experiences a powerful feeling of emptiness and isolation. Loneliness is more than the feeling of wanting company or wanting to do something with another person. Loneliness is a feeling of being cut off, disconnected and alienated from other people. The lonely person may find it difficult or even impossible to have any...

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Feeling a little extra empty today

liveforever360
liveforever360

Hey guys. This is my first time here and honestly, it feels good to be able to express my feelings without the worry of someone judging me. 


Recently I've been feeling more empty than usual, and it doesn't help that there is a pandemic happening now. But ever since my father passed away when I was younger the fights between my mom and I have gotten worse. Don't get me wrong I love my mom but ever since my father passed shes sent me away countless times and has kept me isolated for the most part between social media and friends.


Now I am able to make my own decisions but I still feel as if there is this invisible chain holding me back from reaching out and living my own life. I feel as though I'm in this bubble completely isolated from everyone. I just don't know how to get out of this bubble and finally pursue my dreams. I don't know what's stopping me.  

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Welcome to the group!

I think the only thing stopping you is your own fears and you really need to force yourself to work through them. Take it one step at a time. Think of the kinds of things that you have a passion for and pursue them. It's as simple as that. We can support you in whatever you choose to do but the rest is up to you.

God Bless
eli_mom
eli_mom
Hi- Welcome to the group! Thank you for sharing.

Based on my experience, it was also hard for me to try new things. I was scared to get out of my comfort zone. I was afraid of committing mistakes. But I learned that I could not fulfill my dreams if I did not try.

It could be fear that stops you to work on your dreams. Try to step forward. It could be scary but take one step at a time and celebrate your accomplishments, whether it’s small or big.

Please keep us posted, God bless.
Tropicaloo
Tropicaloo
Hi and welcome. It sounds like you just need a goal. Like bob said, one step at a time. Make a goal then a plan to achieve it. It can take a while to separate from family drama but it can be done. Detach with love. Good luck.
obviousBUTcomplex
obviousBUTcomplex
That invisible chain is inside your mind, a loop created from your repetitive past experience. It’s a habit that you need to consciously break free from. You need to be more consciously aware of your thoughts/behaviour and when you recognise yourself falling back into that feeling, you need to snap yourself out it. You should ask yourself what you would have like to do if you didn’t have these restrictions when you were young. Think of this as a new start and continue what you would have done only now little older. Just be aware that it’s better to have no friend than have friends that make your life miserable so be mindful who you friends with. Social media and friends can create positive experience for you but it can also create negativity. Knowing/understanding yourself more, know what you truly value and what not and understanding moderation/balance may be helpful for you to move forward and in peace. If you continue to have trouble breaking free from past experience, maybe you might want to seek professional help (therapist?). Could it be that past experience has also eroded your confidence in interacting with other people? Take it slowly and be patient with yourself. Start trying out new thing, talk to people that are in your immediate circle and slowly reach further out at a pace you are comfortable with.
Prycejosh1987
Prycejosh1987
Do something to make yourself feel better, think about what you want of life. Take time out for you, and do something you love.
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