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Posted 7/25/2013 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All-

I am suffering from a deep loneliness. I'm not bored- I have stuff to do and a list of things that need to get done. But I am lonely. No one is around. My husband works 8:30 - 9:30 six days a week. My children are teens and are with their own friends. I have furballs- 2 dogs and 2 cats. I talk to them but they all just look at me like I've lost my mind which I might be doing.

How do you combat loneliness on a daily basis? Being lonely isn't helping me manage my depression.

Thanks for any replies-
Michele
Posted 7/25/2013 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
I don't get lonely much, so I am not much help. I think you have to learn to like your own company. I have always been a loner though. I do have friends. I don't see them much anymore. Just me and my dog. LOL...

Keep hanging in there. Try to look at it as a part of the depression, work on it along with everything else. You will find what you enjoy. Eventually you will be doing it. I hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 7/25/2013 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your kind words and suggestions. It's summer so I am home except twice a week when I teach college. Once school starts, I am sure I will be too busy to be lonely. I will be teaching at the junior high every day and two night classes at college.

Loneliness is just such an empty feeling. I have hobbies and I don't mind being by myself. I just miss the people I love. I really don't want to be around other people- just my small circle.

Oh well. My circle will expand in about 3 weeks so I will just hang in until then.

Thanks again!
Michele
Posted 7/26/2013 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
Michele,

I hope that the loneliness goes away. It must be terrible, and I know one day I could be lonely too. You never know what is going to happen. I am fortunate.

You are such a sweet person. And you are right, it wont be long until you are going to be too busy. Just hang in there until then.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/26/2013 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
It wouldn't be a bad idea to ask your kids to stay home one day. You guys could make away of it. Maybe see movie, go out to eat, or just cruise the mall with them. I know teens can be set in their ways but im sure that if you told them that you feel lonely they'd be happy to spend a day or more with you.
Posted 7/26/2013 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Michelle,

I found when I felt lonely, which is not often. I would go and find volunteer work to do. That would keep me busy and extend my friendship circle eventually.

After awhile I had to much of it because I like my solitude, I love being alone it feels so safe to me.

So call the local shelter, nursing home, school, church, hospital, whatever and see what they have and someone will welcome you with open arms and hours to fill your time!

Peace and happiness, you are not alone, we are here with you my sweetie.

Trina
Posted 7/26/2013 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
Fantastic idea Trina. Volunteering is a wonderful way to spend time.

Hugs, Karen

Michele, I hope your day is going well.
Posted 7/26/2013 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Michele,

I think when we're lonely, we need to distract ourselves. Outside of work, I think you need to get outside a little bit more.
I too think volunteering is a good idea.

I hope you feel better soon. We're here for you.

UA
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