I just need a some touching. I have to get massages once in a while. I will be alright.

I visit my mom alot and I go to as many AA meetings as I want to go out to for contact with others....

I like to read,and it helps me forget I'm lonely. I also love poetry.
Cooking something new also brightens up things.
And coming to DS to connect with my virtual friends!

I have a job, family, but loneliness is from inside me.
Hope you find what works for you.

I spend time on here, and I talk to my mother at times, and text the few friends that I do have. I also watch a whole lot of videos and things of that nature, it helps at times even though the people in the videos are not physically there, having someone to listen to at times is still helpful.

Try to talk to someone, even if I don't feel like it. Calling a friend, family member. I enjoy exercise, so going for a run helps a bit. Turning musing helps fill the air with activity, esp. listening to live radio. I used to have intense bouts of loneliness. Intense. But over the years they have gotten more bearable. I'd like to believe it's because as I've gotten older I've maybe become more stronger in my own self.

Days like today dont help! I had plans w two friends to go out tonight to free concert thru meetup! One friend got migraine so plans were canceled because I have no money to pay to park tonight. Since I thought I had plans I laid in bed sleeping day away! I woke up to have late lunch of pizza and was eating when got text about migraine. She thinks I would be mad but Im not I just dont have any plans now and dont know how the rest of today will go!

I could go to some new AA meeting tonight but dont have one chosen for Saturday nights. Could look up one but do I need to go out? Or is it ok to sleep more? Im not sure what to do?

I read and do jigsaw puzzles. Sometimes I tackle a project at home like reorganizing my closets. Anything that keeps my mind busy.

Thank you for all of the ideas.

I hope you found something to do, Bill. I hate when plans through and I don't know what to do with myself.

nope stayed in bed all dang day...even tonight....LOL I am so sloth

LOL it's okay to have a lazy day, Bill. I hope you had a better one today!

today being Monday was a nicer day than the weekend...I had student this morning which allowed me to pay my cell phone bill and I went to the vet to get the doggies their heartworm medication...stopped by Moms as I needed to pick up her present that came by Fedex today...it was delivered to her house as I had porch pirate steal the gift last time that it came and luckily the company sent replacement gift for no extra cost....I do not know how they stay in business with this tendency to steal gifts off door steps that have been delivered...mine was gone in 20mins from delivery time as I got home and the mailman delivered 20mins before I got there....

I also took trash out for my Mom as tomorrow is trash day....she had the neighbor fill two cans with leaves from his tractor collection of leaves over weekend....I am thankful for that neighbors kindness...

I do a lot of walking when I'm able to. I put on my headphones, put my MP3 player in my pocket and head out bouncing to the music. Holding onto my cart of course! :-).... It's amazing how much better I feel when I get back home. Sometimes I walk up town which can take me a good 4 hours round trip when I have no ride and again, I feel emotionally better all around. I was finding that my loneliness was worse at night until my son came to live with me and now I'm blessed with his company. Even if I go into my own room, at least I know he's out here in the living room. I have to say that music does wonders for me in all aspects of life. Hugs GB

I piggy-back onto any conversation where people are laughing.

For me, I try to take long walks and listen to my MP3 player which has two positives. One is that the music makes me feel happy. The second is that the long walks help me to feel better emotionally. I walk my dog and talk to the neighbors a lot. I have always been kind of a to myself type of person and fortunately I have never been alone for very long, not with 2 boys and 9 grand kids!! LOL.... Seriously though, have you ever noticed that you can be in a room full of people, friends, maybe family, and still feel lonely and alone? As I get older I don't feel like I really need people around me to feel good about my existence. It probably doesn't help that I have agoraphobia. The things that more than anything, keeps me from feeling alone, aside from my wonderful friends here on DS and FB, is my music, reading a great can't put down book, doing puzzles, and now I'm going to check into these adult coloring books! Please don't take this last statement negatively because it's not meant that way. I honestly believe from much experience is that unless we can be happy and content within ourselves, it may not matter how many people we surround ourselves with.. Pmessage me anytime sweet lady. I'm here to support and help you find the answers you are looking for. Hugs GB

I keep a dog, she gives me motivation to be up and moving she needs her structure, food, water, trips outside... Otherwise I'd probably stay in bed... But she needs me.....