topic What helps being really lonely? in Depression

What helps being really lonely?

I am not okay — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:29:12 GMT

I’ve gotten somewhat better than what I was but the one thing I realised is that I’m really lonely. Everyone I had in the time when I was unwell I’ve pushed away.

Re: What helps being really lonely?

Ggrand — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:54:26 GMT

Hello Dear I’m not okay,

A very warm and caring welcome to our forums…

Its really sad isn’t it, how there are so many people in this universe,yet you, myself and many others are so overwhelming lonely..

What is helping me, is my volunteer work…3 days per week, it gets me out of my home and into a social like situation….

Joining a group/s that you’ve got an interest in might be something that you might consider…being with like minded people, (people with the same interest as you)…might be much easier to start up a conversation or form friendships…Do you have any hobbies that you like doing?…

My kindest thoughts Dear I am not okay…

Grandy

Re: What helps being really lonely?

Summer Rose — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:11:09 GMT

Hi I’m not okay

I agree with Grandy—loneliness seems to be an epidemic in our country. You are certainly not alone with this sad challenge.

My dog really helps me to never feel lonely. I have the cutest source of unconditional love and constant companionship imaginable. If dogs aren’t your cup of tea, perhaps you could consider a cat, bird, rabbit—anything really, as long as the pet gives you a caring purpose and a new connection.

My volunteer work also helps. You can volunteer for bb through joining blue voices today if that appeals to you. Just head to the bb website and search.

Feeling connected to something much bigger than myself also helps me. I do this strangely enough by spending time star gazing. It’s a reminder that everything in the universe is connected and we are never really alone. In my belief system, I can look to the stars and connect with those people I have loved and lost (at my age, late fifties, there are unfortunately more than a few) and it helps me feel less alone.

Coming here also helps. I can meet new people, laugh, cry and learn every day.

Kind thoughts to you