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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Terriw
Terriw

Hi


I see a lot of post from others here talking about how lonely they are how they want to die. Well let me say I been alone for the last 25 years.  I live alone sleep eat work alone every day.  I thought numerous times about ending it.  But I keep finding small things to keep me going. I look forward to waking up in the morning to see the sun rise.  And at night to see the stars. I do a lot of day dreaming. And set small goals for me to do. That others just laugh at. But to me they mean a lot. I go out at least once a week to eat out or a movie.  And yes I see couples together.  And I feel happy for them.  I don't let it get to me. I whould love to have someone in my life.  But I want it to be the right person.  But I don't want no one to feel bad for me.  So if you feel lonely I'm not sure what to say.  But you can find ways to get through it.  I know it's not easy trust me. But you can.  Small things work wonders. 

sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
Every day I get an iced coffee and go to the park....even if it's raining. I look forward to that coffee and my trip to the park and it gives me a reason to get out of bed and something I can enjoy each day no matter what. Once I'm at the park with my coffee I can usually think of other small things to enjoy and appreciate about the day, so I think you are right Terri...there are ways to get through loneliness. I love that you take yourself out to eat and to a movie! I think that's great :)
invisablefriend
invisablefriend
I've lived in the same town over 10 years and I cant name one person in this town.
Terriw
Terriw
Hi I'm Terri im the same way. I have lived in different places. And only knew the people I worked with. I don't have many friends here. If any.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
Yes there are things we can still enjoy being alone.
Perry314
Perry314
What a wonderful outlook you have. You are a very strong person and I love your honesty. I appreciate my alone time more now and notice a difference in my well being when I take it. I go to movies and restaurants and for walks alone. At first it felt uncomfortable, but I am growing to like it more. I think it's all about appreciation. Thank you for your post it is a great reminder!
Starsister
Starsister
These medical issues are so isolating socially. I've always been more of an introvert yet I crave companionship, keep reaching out to folks, e en friends I've had for 35 years but usually no response or reciprocation. My health issues completely ended my on off and on again relationship of nine years recently, just after I lost to cancer the only two other people in my life. I have days when I feel so worthless because no one makes an effort to connect with me now that I can't help them with things the way I used to. Never married or lived with anyone so no kids or relatives, and my ex's kids and family seem to want to cut ties with me since they stopped responding to my emails...so no one to even have on a living will or e ecute my will or inherit anything from me. I used to go to stores just to have sales clerks to interact with, but my back and spine won't allow much of that now. We can keep finding small reasons to keep hanging on though....if only the dream that these mysterious medical issues will end soon, or that there will be a new discovery. I feel like a detective and try to think of it as an adventure and opportunity to learn about all this medical stuff! Burst into tears though in Costco last week when the "helper" they assigned me kept encouraging me to use their scooter. I just haven't come to terms yet with seeing myself in public with all this medical equipment. I feel so ashamed and embarraced...esp because everyone says I don't look my age of 63, and I don't even have any grey hair yet. Thinking of dying it so folks won't ignore me when I need help! I so appreciate the courage and strength shown in everyone's posts here, esp those going through much more than me. Inspiring.
Nick2017
Nick2017
hey I can be your friend.
bekind
bekind
Amen, live in the moment. Stop and smell the rose. Appreciate a smell, color, touch, or sight. Appreciate the smallest things.
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