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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mas5707 09/03/2009

It seems that I've been alone for such a long time, that sometimes I actually want to be alone. Even when I'm around my family or my few close friends, I just want to be by myself and do my own thing.
Has anyone else experienced this?

deleted_user 09/03/2009

i did or let's say i do , but most of the time i regret that choice but than i try to convaince myself that i'm ok and i don't need anyone but the truth is i do and that's why i'm here , my advice to you is if you know that these people will disappoint you you made the right choice but if they trully care about you than you should be with them because we all need someone to stand by us

deleted_user 09/03/2009

I do sometimes.

deleted_user 09/03/2009

A Therapist will tell you to get involved, volunteer, etc. I've done it. It doesn't fix it but it takes your mind off of things for awhile. I'm still the same inside though.

deleted_user 09/04/2009

Yes, I experience this also. Still, it is important to spend some time with them.

teinte411 09/04/2009

All the time. Like last night I wanted to go to the grocery store alone and get some things my parents needed. But they kept insisting to go with me, and finally hopped in my car. I actually got pretty angry over it, it was about the first time I got angry about wanting to be alone. I like my mom but I'm starting to despise my dad so I think that was probably why I was mad. If just my mom went I don't think I would have cared.

To kinda relate to what balance said, I always say just surround yourself with good people and everything else will be OK, if someone your around is making you angry, sad, or just annoying you separate yourself from that person as much as it pains you. On the other hand if you get along great with someone, spend time with that person and you'll feel better and healthier.

Trust me it takes a physical and mental toll on you depending on who your with. If bad your going to have health problems, if good your going to feel great. Just surround yourself with good people. Take care.

deleted_user 09/04/2009

we should prefer remaining alone rather than the company of unsuitable people.
preferring loneliness is completely normal

mas5707 09/04/2009

Thanks guys. I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who feels this way.

deleted_user 09/06/2009

I feel this way quite often.

deleted_user 09/07/2009

Is it possible that for you the experience of being around these people caused some anxiety for you because you are so used to being alone so you were experiencing a flight response?

I have been in this boat before so I was wondering as deep down you would know if you were seeking 'avoidance'.

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