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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Lilly23
Lilly23

Feeling lonely today. I wish I had someone to go to the fair with or swimming or watch a movie...out to eat.  Just a good person to spend time with. 

Lilly23
Lilly23
Been doing laundry today and slept to avoid the intense loneliness. Now I'm watching tv even though nothing's really on. Sitting at home alone like I've been forced to do all my life.
invisablefriend
invisablefriend
Have you tried looking for meetup groups where you live by interests?
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
Hey Lily,
I replied to one of your other posts. It's hard to find motivation when you're feeling lonely and depressed at the same time.

Maybe you can try taking small steps toward meeting some real-life people to hang out with. Invisible's idea of trying Meetup.com is a good one. It may also be possible for you to go to free talks at a local college, or join a book club at your local library. I know it doesn't seem like it, but there really are options out there for meeting people. You just have to take that first step.
invisablefriend
invisablefriend
It also can make a giant difference where you live. I lived on a boardwalk and everyone was friends just from walking out and spending time in front of your house. It would work the same I think if you live like in an apartment housing with a community pool and exercise room. Seek out the apartments geared toward your age group. The kind of work you do also might help. Some people spend time after work with coworkers.
Lilly23
Lilly23
Yes I have tried to find meetup groups in my area but there's nothing going on right now. I've also looked at community events as well. Living on a boardwalk sounds pretty cool.
Lilly23
Lilly23
Not much interesting has been on TV but I did get laundry done. I may do some cleaning. Don't feel like doing too much.
Lilly23
Lilly23
If me and my ex friend were hanging out we may have went to the animal shelter, seen if there was a fair around, got something to cook or went out to eat, went and got some games to play, watched a movie.... but now it's just back to 1
looney1
looney1
I feel the same Lily. Keeping busy is not the same thing as having good company is it?
AnnieToman
AnnieToman
we all feel the same way, to bad nobody lives in seattle, i sure can use a friend also.
almatheid
almatheid
I feel lonely also its not a good feeling at all. Most turn to a mind altering substance to compensate but that especially is not good either. Just hold on you will get a friend.