Rusty

Rusty
Community Member

I am dealing with depression, anxiety and loneliness. I am working on connecting with other people and just visited a neighbour and had a nice chat and felt quite good, but I came home and began to feel lonely again. I’m curious to know if anyone has had this happen to them or felt this way and maybe some tips to overcome this?

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randomxx
Community Member

 

Great stuff your going up for a coffee Rusty, well done. Wish l could do that atm, actually l could up our main town , you've inspired me l shall give it a go as l'm up there all the time anyway.

Do you think it's your situation that's making you depressed or have you always been depressed ?

 

Hi there melodica. l have the same thing so as nice as it is to have a yarn with someone , sadly yeah as you say it isn't long later before l return to loneliness and depression. For myself l get it, l was married a long time and then later  with someone else, l'm use to far more closeness, a partner. Mind you it is still damn nice having some convo out and about or a visit , for sure and does lift spirits for at least awhile.

 

Hi sleepy rain , some of that's pretty well story of my life atm. l'm recently had to move back to a very small town area, nothing going on at all and l know no one and l'm just living alone.

l find the nights are the worst don't think l've been this low in decades but movies are a saviour for sure and my go to of a night.

 

Take care friends and good luck Rusty, talk here if it helps there's a lot of us in similar situations, minds.

 

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Michy007
Community Member

Hi Rusty, I have similar challenges. Difficulty spending 'so much time alone.' Friends rarely seem to show too much care, just caught up in their own lives. Which I understand to a certain point, yet it's hard just feeling locked out. Feeling like I'm last priority on their list sometimes. Even just a simple 'hi, how are you doing?' Yet most don't. They also forget what it's like to be on their own, tough times. 
My own thoughts on that, atm- is to just try to find things I'm interested, and just get involved elsewhere. Could be anything- join library, book club, joggin group. I've had struggles with that, as I just didn't feel interested in much (ie. been there, done that). Yet I'm finally getting more ideas, have already started- joining walking group outing. Great when there's nice people, and there usually are. I am also looking for work, never enough hrs in my job. It's been disappointing, yet time to move on. 
I hope the replies have helped- I've not read all of them. Having people to listen, people who careh, is a great thing. And so is being able to talk, express oneself. I hope all goes well
Reality is, 

Ben22
Community Member

Hi Rusty, I also feel depressed and alone. I love spending time with friends but have lost contact with all of them due to life and moving. I find it exhausting talking to new people and putting myself out there. 

 

I'm going to the doctors this week to get a referral for a Therapist so I can work on my issues.

 

I've also started a facebook group for people with the same interests as me and have had 20 people join so far, I am hoping we can connect in person and maybe build some close relationships over time. Fingers crossed.

Rusty
Community Member

Although struggling through depression, loneliness and anxiety I feel I’m slowly making head way and having discussions here has been very helpful.

As I delve deeper into myself I realise that it’s not just a feeling of connection with other people but a feeling of being loved. I feel it is in some way holding me back from making connections, friends and even something more special. 
I not really how to approach dealing with this, if anyone has experienced this kind of loneliness and the desire to feel love it would be nice to hear from you.

cheers

Daydreamer70
Community Champion

Hi rusty, 

 

Thank you for writing in and I am so glad to hear you find this space to be helpful. Its very special to know there is a place you can come to and feel accepted and seen. With the kind of loneliness you are describing, i understand 100% how you are feeling and it is something I myself struggle with a lot as well. It is completely normal to have this desire for wanting to be loved, and I think for me anyway the anxiety comes from me feeling like the love towards me does not exist. Logically i know this is not true, but when the anxious mind is so loud it can be difficult to hear reason.

 

I think the thing that has helped me the most in this feeling is working on showing love towards myself, and making myself a priority. In doing this, I show myself that I do matter and that I am not alone because I have me. Then when it comes to making new connections, the fear around receiving or showing love eases, because you already know how it feels to receive it from yourself. Trust that people are good and want to show you love! 

 

I hope this helps. I am still figuring it out myself, but there is also so much beauty in this learning process!

 

Kind regards, 

 

Daydreamer70

Hi Daydreamer70

Thanks for your reply. It does feel overwhelming when the voice in my head says I don’t feel loved. I have heard that self love is a good start. I know doing things that I enjoy and give me satisfaction about myself and abilities etc but there are times when the understanding of self love feels some what beyond me.

thanks again for the chat

Hi there,

 

As someone in my mid-twenties, I too experience feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and the desire to be loved. Wanting love is natural, it’s part of being human. However, I’ve learned that this desire can sometimes evolve into a search for external validation. When we focus too much on this, it often leads to disappointment, because we can't control or predict how others think or act.

 

One of the best ways to ease loneliness and anxiety is to invest in yourself. By working on becoming the best version of yourself, you’ll naturally start to love yourself more. For example, I started doing Pilates last year, and over time, I’ve noticed my muscles growing, my body toning up, and my confidence rising. After each workout, I treat myself to something I enjoy, like a favorite meal, and in those moments, I feel genuinely happy because I’ve honored my own needs. And naturally, I’ve found that I no longer mind being alone as much, and my anxiety has gradually disappeared.

 

Another key tip is to take action, no matter what it is. Only through action do we see results. As you begin to achieve things, even small victories, you’ll feel proud of yourself. Your confidence will grow, and gradually, your anxiety will lessen.

 

Apologies if this isn't very well-organized, as I am still figuring it out myself.  I hope my message can be helpful to you.

 

Warm regards🤗

ViolettaZ

Rusty
Community Member

Hi Violettaz

Thank you for your reply, your advice is very helpful. Although it takes time, it’s the little victories and small things that I need to focus on and take pride in.

I hope your journey goes well. 
Thank you

Rusty
Community Member

I definitely find it exhausting getting myself out there too. It’s great that you have decided to see a therapist, I also see a counsellor and it does help. I also like the idea of Facebook groups that involve things your interested in. I didn’t actually think of that so thank you for sharing the idea.

I hope it works out, I would be keen to hear how it all goes for you

 

Rusty
Community Member

Hi 

I hope you don’t mind me asking about your Facebook group. I actually plucked up the courage to start a Facebook group for something I’m interested in and I was wondering if you had Andy ideas in a good way to get people joining the group?

Please don’t feel any pressure to answer, just curious if you have any advice.

cheers