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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bri.santamaria
bri.santamaria

Does anyone have any ideas on how to feel less lonely with this whole quarantine? 

MaryContrary
MaryContrary
I do wish I had an answer. I feel more lonely than ever too.
annettearizona
annettearizona
Just try to keep busy,keep entertained.reach out to others over the phone and online and see how you might be able to volunteer perhaps.make crafts for senior homes or school kids ..
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I talk to myself alot and it really helps....plus I keep busy with small projects around my house and I often go for daily walks as well. Sometimes, I will drop in on the neighbors and chat for a bit or else I will play interactive games on the computer. I have met people from all over the world by doing that.

Ask your mind to be creative and I am sure it will come up with something.

God Bless
maria718
maria718
Like the 2nd reply above, I'm dealing with it by keeping busy. Doing home projects, reading, making a day of a simple thing. Example: I'll go out to buy lunch somewhere, SO bored of eating at home, and it pushes me to get out. Then I bring the lunch to a park and eat it there (NOT at home) talk to a bicylest sitting on a park bench; then I'll take a fast exercise walk after that. I feel 100% better after that, plus I got into a small conversation with someone. I'll probably do that again on Monday.
Call everyone you know and just talk on the phone. That helps a lot.
Oh of course I have bad days; it's not easy.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
webcam chat. It is exciting.
irishgal635
irishgal635
Hello!
irishgal635
irishgal635
I just joined today. I need to get a pic up. I have been exercising and shopping.
flamingsnowballz
flamingsnowballz
A few times each week, try to have lunch outdoors in a comfortable, public place like a park. When someone seems approachable, strike up a chat with a stranger. And perhaps best of all, try your hand at a project around the house or a little crafting.

All of the above should help you to feel better and smile from the inside-out.
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