Hi friend wanna chat ?

One I like your about me. You seem chilled

I am feeling you totally! Hope things get better for you soon. Do you have any hobbies?

Thanks! I don't have any hobbies to speak of. I'm a bit homebound so I try to stay busy mostly around home.

you should pick a hobby and try it,
especially something you have always wanted to try

Keep busy. That's what I do. If you're busy, you're too busy to think about loneliness and problems. Do a project at home, get active. take a lot of walks, take a drive, just get out there. Push yourself to go out. The best therapy is to get out in nature.

Thanks all, yes Maria, I will say that I just expanded my morning walks to an evening walk and do love getting outside. I must take advantage of the nice weather we are having.

Maybe you should look at the bigger picture of things. Look for more meaning than the day to day feelings you have. Instead of focusing on those day to day issues, try to find a deeper purpose. Just know that you aren’t alone. There is always some one there with you that loves you and will always be there for you. Know that and you will never feel alone again.

Welcome back, I am back on here too after a break. I liked the old format much better but life is change, isn’t it? If the loneliness and isolation is new to you, you have my sympathy and it can be so hard at first. You can feel like you may go mad. The trick for me was to change my thinking about it as much as I could. I explored Acceptance and Commitment, Buddhist teachings such as non attachment, living in the moment and gratitude for what I had. Do I still have bad days? Yes, but not as bad as if I didn’t try those things.
Right now I’m in a recliner with a soft blanket on my knees and my dear dog cuddled up to me, wine and cheese at my elbow. Take your pleasures where you find them. I hope you find something that gets you through,

I get myself busy with creative projects that mean something to me and bring ne so much pleasure that they completely take my mind off any loneliness I may be feeling. I am then alone, but not lonely.

One of those projects is physical fitness, cycling and working out. I like to distract myself with enough physical pain in the form of pushing my muscles that any emotional pain from loneliness I may have been feeling is but a splinter. Seems to work pretty well.

Yes it is harder, even for fighters and over-comers, which you are. Keep positive music, thoughts and prayers around you. Call those who lift your spirits and chat with them about anything but the news, positive memories and funny jokes. Laughter is healing. Watch funny shows and videos, belly laughing ones like tim conway and carol burnett or comedians that are positive. Also, take magnesium to calm your mind body and spirit and take walks while listening to good music. walking helps us work out things. Blessings!

Thank you @KimmyO, yes it's a daily battle, just got back from walking with my little pawed girl! It really does help. Wishing you a good day!

Hello LyfesClinch, I find writing my gaols for the day and reviewing what I accomplished throughout the day helps. I try to be sure I focus a bit on family, spirituality, physical health and mental well being as well as work and friendships. For example, I am very isolated currently and so for mental health and social outreach I came back here and also joined Noom. Between the two I am working to have emotional support to deal with breaking up with my fiance, and support for regaining focus on my physical well being.

I also find that paying attention to my physical environment helps. Are there any projects you have been wanting done in your home? Cleaning out the closets, fixing a sink, a deck, painting or rearranging a room? Helping others can also help us help ourselves. Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with others. Be it virtually or in person. Are there any causes close to your heart?

I truly hope today is easier than yesturday and each day gets better for you.

I just checked but sadly lifesclynch has left DS. I hope he’s doing ok.

Take time out of life to do something for you and spend part of that day, reflecting on life and what you want from it. Then go for what you want.