Feeling more isolated than usual

[maxvonsydow]

Hi Eveyone

I just need to try and connect, I'm feeling lonely at the moment

I really love being around people but usually spend a lot of time on my own which is always hard to cope with

I suffered from ptsd and anxiety for as long as can remember

Though i am one of those people that probably seem that they're coping well from the outside inside I'm in turmoil

During this time I'm feeling more lonely than usual as my routines that usual get me through the days are disrupted

That's all just writing this releases the pressure of it for me

[AlwaysForgotten]

Hey Max,

As strange as this sounds, you are not alone in being alone.

I normally dont have much contact with others, but I did have work where I could socialize with other people and now I am working from home so that has reduced my social "real" contact down to the person at the checkout on the very rare occasions I go out.

One thing that I am finding helpful is that I am now basically forced to do all of those things I have been putting off around the house. That "to do list" that has sat untouched for so long is now getting a good work out. I am trying to focus on how much easier things will be when this has settled down and I have achieved even small things like replacing the light globe in the laundry. I highly recommend making a list of things that are achievable, things you have always put off and use this time to get done those things you would normally be easily distracted by your usual routine to do.

I would also recommend if you have friends/family to organise "virtual coffee catchups" via skype or zoom. Book a time and make yourself a coffee and just video chat. While it isn't the same, it does help.

Hang in there

[Guest_4643]

Hi maxvonsydow, welcome to the forums. AlwaysForgotten is right, you're not alone, with the isolation and your mental illnesses.

I know how you feel, I'm feeling the same. I also have PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc. so I understand, it's difficult. Take care.

Tayla

[mocha delight]

Hi and welcome maxvonsydow I don’t have much contact with people , go out nor socialise as I’m a shy person and yes I be on a antidepressant but I’ve not seen a psychologist or psychiatrist yet but that’s still an option.

[Independent]

I understand. Getting it off your chest is a good thing and much better than having it run around inside your head all day. I understand the disruption to your routine. I too like being around people and often I find myself with social groups or helping with my mother's activities in her nursing home which is really like a small community which I enjoy. At the moment those activities are shut down right now because of the virus problem. I guess in some ways I am lucky because I learnt to cope with isolation with my Rural and Remote nursing. My life was just work - very little socializing. If it's any consolation to you the family living next door to me is having a melt down and I am sure it sounds like they wish they had some privacy right now. We always think the grass is better on the other side of the fence but it has it's fair share of weeds as well. Stay well, I am here if you want to chat.

[hob2]

writing is good &

this is the perfect place for it.