https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/lonely/m-p/620847#M54524 <P>Hi, welcome</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>From my own experience it doesnt take much to turn your daily life around.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Alcohol, you dont need people telling you that it is one thing you dont need that often leads to negative experiences not to mention the finances. So I suggest you seek out some soft drinks like lemon lime and bitters or even a small investment in a home soda stream product that has numerous flavours like green tea, LLB's and many others.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>But imo there's also the deeper part of life that you can delve into that can make every moment a dream come true. eg When I walk our dogs I try to focus on bees collecting nectar, different birds, ducks and their ducklings or a chat with an elderly person about history of our town. It's all there, free and intriguing.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>To help you connect to this valuable line of thinking I follow a guy on youtube called "Prem Rawat Maharaji" and he's simply amazing. A few examples of many are- (use google)</P><P>&nbsp;</P><UL><LI>Prem Rawat Maharaji sunset</LI><LI>Prem Rawat Maharaji the perfect instrument</LI></UL><P><SPAN>and Pre Rawat Maharaji All is well&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There's many more. They aqlso help you relax so before sleeping I use my slow deep breathing techniques and listen to him then find it easier to doze off.</SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It also sounds like you dont have a hobby. They arent cheap, but a $2 shop can supply basic creative things like icy pole sticks etc that you can use your creativity with.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I hope that helps. Reply if you desire to.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>TonyWK</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:25:43 GMT white knight 2026-04-24T00:25:43Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/lonely/m-p/620720#M54517 <P>I just joined to the app and group. I used to work a lot but since the company I work for cut my hours to hire younger people and paying them the half of what they pay me really bumped me. Dealing with anxiety and depression for 2 years, my partner just left for work for a couple of weeks , not sure how to fill up my hours. I go to the gym, for walks, but mostly cooking, watching TV and drinking alcohol, I'm afraid is gonna get worse but I don't want to worry my partner as we need the money and he would come back to be with me.</P> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:26:58 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/lonely/m-p/620720#M54517 Mel40 2026-04-20T10:26:58Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/lonely/m-p/620847#M54524 <P>Hi, welcome</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>From my own experience it doesnt take much to turn your daily life around.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Alcohol, you dont need people telling you that it is one thing you dont need that often leads to negative experiences not to mention the finances. So I suggest you seek out some soft drinks like lemon lime and bitters or even a small investment in a home soda stream product that has numerous flavours like green tea, LLB's and many others.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>But imo there's also the deeper part of life that you can delve into that can make every moment a dream come true. eg When I walk our dogs I try to focus on bees collecting nectar, different birds, ducks and their ducklings or a chat with an elderly person about history of our town. It's all there, free and intriguing.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>To help you connect to this valuable line of thinking I follow a guy on youtube called "Prem Rawat Maharaji" and he's simply amazing. A few examples of many are- (use google)</P><P>&nbsp;</P><UL><LI>Prem Rawat Maharaji sunset</LI><LI>Prem Rawat Maharaji the perfect instrument</LI></UL><P><SPAN>and Pre Rawat Maharaji All is well&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There's many more. They aqlso help you relax so before sleeping I use my slow deep breathing techniques and listen to him then find it easier to doze off.</SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It also sounds like you dont have a hobby. They arent cheap, but a $2 shop can supply basic creative things like icy pole sticks etc that you can use your creativity with.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I hope that helps. Reply if you desire to.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>TonyWK</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:25:43 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/lonely/m-p/620847#M54524 white knight 2026-04-24T00:25:43Z