Hi. I'm "new" here. I read your post and I.applaud you for sharing. I'm hoping this can be a "place" for me especially in the public health crises

I'm lonely most of the time. Never knew why, I think others think I like it but I hate being alone and left out. It started when I was a kid. I still cry from being lonely.

Its not uncommon to feel lonely even when you have family or friends around you. Personally I think there's a depression component to loneliness. I think its also related to spirituality/religious beliefs. I also think its easier to be lonely if you're not getting what you want out of life. Bottom line, its complicated. I haven't really researched the causes of loneliness. I do know there are books on the subject and a couple of them are on my long list of books to read as I have time. But with this Corona thing, I think a lot of people that have never been lonely are going to get a taste of what we have gone through.

It's hard when we crave the attention of others. It's almost like validation of our existence. I felt that way with my wife and my kids around always and still felt lonely and inferior. It was a mixture of depression and needing medication. I'm on anti depressants and sought therapy and it's a night and day difference. Reach out and talk to people. See if it triggers something that could cause you to feel the way you do and maybe start being able to get to the source and work through it. You aren't alone. We are here with you

Yeah..... loneliness.
It feels to me like an almost constant companion. I fear what others may see inside me, They are mocking and laughing at me. How can I feel comfortable with myself when so many of my waking hours are spent feeling disassociated with my own being. Being unsure of myself - of the decisions I make. No wonder I have a difficult time relating to other people. I mean for the most part I don't really feel like one of the guys when I'm with friends or coworkers, Unless of course I've got a good buzz on. Then I don't think about the differences- we are bonded in humor. Yeah... Laughter.

Being light hearted can certainly be elusive, and drinking to excess every day to achieve this state is definitely not working for me anymore, that is for sure.
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I’m lonely most of the time too. I look for ways to not be but it seems that I am destined to be alone. I don’t it enjoy it all of the time either. I want to be included and have great connections with people, I just don’t get how this happens. I reach out to my friends, I have good relationships with people I work with while I’m at work, I’ve been dating and still find myself lonely. Honestly it’s not a lot of fun.

Hello,
When I was going through empty nest syndrome, that’s exactly how I felt. I was surrounded by my family and friends but I felt alone and empty.

I heard this from a sermon that there is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of each man which cannot be satisfied by any created thing but only by God the Creator. I believe this is true. When I am sad, or lonely, or afraid or whatever emotions I am going through, I feel better after I pray.

Now that we are going through a pandemic, it’s very normal to feel afraid or lonely. Continue to post. We are all here to uplift one another. If you think you need more help, try to talk to your doctor and tell him/her about your feelings. Stay safe. God bless.

Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and opinions!

I have been trying to look at the better picture, trust in the process that this will all be over someday, looking at what I should be grateful for and I try to keep myself busy. But, of course, sometimes this is easier said than done. We're only human, no where near perfect, and I still get restless or anxious and my mind wanders.

I hope we all get to fill that void of loneliness. For starters it feels reassuring to know that I am not alone in this and I appreciate all of you. Stay safe!