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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brightstar7 10/08/2017

I broke up with a boyfriend who I've been on again off again for four years. He wasn't good for me, but I was with him to fill some of my loneliness. He's recently become verbally abusive so I broke up with him. I guess I used him in a way, I don't have any close friends or family I can reach out to. I feel like there's something wrong with me that I can't seam to have build close relationships. I'm a good,compassionate, sensitive, thoughtful person.

Thanks for listening.

SkyWolf 10/08/2017

I'm sorry you're in a pain and feeling lonely. But the best way to build relationships is to find people with common interests, join a group, volunteer your time or some fun activity where you share experiences with people. It takes time to build close relationships, but in your case, as with a lot of us, it's also important to understand why you are drawn to people who are abusive. It takes building up your self esteem. You should consider finding some sort of counseling or therapy to build your confidence. It start with self-caring and self-love. It is easier to build relationships when you like -- and love -- yourself. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers today brightstar7.

Bettermyself81 10/08/2017

I'm sorry to hear about the heartache brightstar. I'm new to all this stuff and trying to find myself and I think that being apart of these groups well help me and possible you out also. I'm not sure if I have loneliness problems also but I have others as well and taking it one day at a time. Also deal with the problem of letting go people get to close to me either. I don't know if it's to keep me from harm or to keep them from harm being by me. I hope you can find closure for that's what we all need

brightstar7 10/08/2017

Thanks you for your responses, you have no idea how much that means to me. Besides suffering from loneliness I have other issues as well. I don't want to label myself, but have to be honest. I also suffer from Depression, low self esteem, social anxiety, hyper sensitive, and am Neurotic. I have a therapist I've been seeing for a while now, she's the only person I trust besides my 15yr old son, I know better then to lay this on my son, so I try to keep hide it from him.
I feel grateful that I found this group online that I come get some support. Thank you!

annettearizona 10/09/2017

Sounds like you did right breaking up with him.I always suggest to get involved with crafts and hobbies which interests you-that way you will meet others with the same interests

brightstar7 10/09/2017

I have mixed feelings about it, on one hand I know it wasn't a healthy relationship and in the other hand it's always nice to have someone that wants to be with you all the time. I'm trying to meditate and do yoga, and journal. I feel comfort in knowing your all here. :)

bonpenguin 10/11/2017

Take it from a Grandma. You did the RIGHT thing breaking up with him. Continue to love yourself enough to walk away from those people and things you feel are NOT in your best interest. - Trust me, life if full of ups and downs - more ups - and the RIGHT GUY IS WORTH WAITING FOR. In the meantime, get busy helping others. It will lift your spirit and give you lasting joy! www.justserve.org :)

DryEyes90 10/13/2017

One day at a time.

By making your bed everyday you have completed the first task of the day! This will lead you to complete many more tasks. If you didn't end up having a successful day at least you come home to a bed that is made :)

Just a good thought!

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