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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New here and lonely

CatsNBirds
CatsNBirds

Hi.  I'm new to DS, no friends yet, but would love some.  I know, that sounds sad.   I'm lonely even though I'm around people all day at work. I try to smile and when asked how I am, I say that I'm doing well, although it's not always the truth.  It's exhausting.  I had a close friend and confidant that I used to spend a lot of time with and she passed away unexpectedly.  The women I work with can be catty and competitive, so I try to keep my distance.  Anyway, I just wanted to say hi.  I hope you're all having a good day.  

peterthegreat
peterthegreat
Well, you case just sounds like many people I read. Welcome to the group.
billwfriend
billwfriend
hi I am bill.....hugs welcome and post what is going on....we are lurking here pretty much....not posting too often...
Deo-Volente
Deo-Volente
Welcome to the site, I hope you find what you are looking for. Workplace dynamics are tricky. I always hated socialising at work, both real and fake workplace style socialising. It is exhausting and like you said a lot of people are out for themselves. Sorry to her about your friend. I hope this site helps you. Stay strong.
getfuzzy
getfuzzy
Welcome to DS. I know how it feels to be around people and have casual acquaintances but then difficulties developing a close friendship with someone. Please feel free to reach out if you need someone to have an open ear to you.
doggy123
doggy123
hi. I'm new here also! no friends either...
AzulBell
AzulBell
Hi. I'm also new here. I want to offer encouragement, but I keep doubting my ability, so i say nothing because I see that others are doing a better job.

But, I can relate, I often say i'm fine, when i'm not.

I also, used to have a close friend to write to, but they're just too busy to talk anymore.

I'm so so sorry, you lost your close friend. :(

I hope you find peace and hope, and new quality friends.
CatsNBirds
CatsNBirds
Thanks guys for the kind words and good advice! I’m here if you need support.
CatsNBirds
CatsNBirds
P.S....Is anyone else getting who is new weird messages from random people? How did they find me?
KVWimmer68
KVWimmer68
I know how you feel. I have been struggling with loneliness for some time. I live out in the country and in the mountains and rarely have anyone to talk to. It's not easy trying to find something to do to keep myself occupied and then run out of ideas.
However, there are a lot of people out there that may not help your loneliness but there are a few and sooner or later you will come across one or more. For now you are not the only one. Loneliness is only a feeling and there are always going to be good times also. You are more important than you know!
Blessed_2020
Blessed_2020
Hi :) I'm new to DS too. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I hope this group makes you feel less alone.
CatsNBirds
CatsNBirds
Thanks so much for your kind words! I hope you are safe and well! <3
MotherOfDogs
MotherOfDogs
Hello hope you come back...as I'm new and I can relate. The state of elevated loneliness in this time is really something unable to describe. I have really been desperately lonely long before corona flu. This flu scary to me in fact mainly for my dogs -- 2 great chihuahuas as I'm.64 that's OLD !! and I have UNProudly to say both emphysema and remain unmedicated for high blood pressure OR ANY OTHER MEDICATION So in a word Batshit. Hoping to make friends tho I presently have no social skill.
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