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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mycroftt 08/16/2011

I am finding that friends, local face to face friends are so hard to find nowdays...everyone seems very suspicious and questions ones motives merely to make some contact..I have limited opportunities where I am and when they do occur it seems so self-defeating ,,and pointless,, perhaps it is in the area ,,i dunno.. it is not for lack of trying ,,,On line it is close to hopeless..

neil

deleted_user 08/16/2011

i am sorry you are feeling low fella. i know it can be difficult in reaching out, where i used to live sometimes the neighbours use to blank me. it can be so easy to get isolated.
are there are day centres or clubs you could go to, here perhaps the people will be more approacable. this site is good for support as well, dont give up and take care.

looney1 08/16/2011

I was just reading a magazine article yesterday saying how increasing isolation and loneliness in society has caused a upsurge in mental health issues so its a common problem. I also live in an area where its a struggle to get a social life going. Hope you can find some answers soon and find the company you deserve, but remember don't blame yourself if its hard. The world has changed.

deleted_user 08/16/2011

I'm having the same problem.

Nina2011 08/17/2011

Yes it can be hard. maybe try to speak to people on journeys and ask them what they do, tell them what you do or some interesting stories.

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