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Old Mar 18, 2015, 02:57 PM
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Well I'm feeling really lonely right now.

I generally listen to a lot of Nick Drake or Tom Waits, and that is what I'm doing right now.

Others things I do are eat a bit of chocolate or a bowl of cereal with milk.

I can't seem to concentrate enough to read, but I sometimes sit and write while I drink some tea (I love tea).

So, what do you do?
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Old Mar 18, 2015, 05:05 PM
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Sorry to hear that...I eat chocolate, watch a film or listen to music!!
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Old Mar 19, 2015, 03:35 PM
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I'm sorry that you're lonely, but I guess we all are some time. I usually go out shopping. Just being near other people seems to help me. I like to go to bookstores.

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Old Mar 19, 2015, 03:46 PM
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Thanks for the answers! Loneliness is over by now.

I like going to bookstores too, especially to the ones that have tables so I can drink some coffee or tea while I read. I enjoy doing that very much.
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Old Mar 19, 2015, 04:05 PM
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I am extremely lonely I been living alone since ive been 18 im about to be 26 its peaceful living alone but its lonely I usually watch tv or try talking to people on here.
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Old Mar 19, 2015, 04:08 PM
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Write letters to friends and family. Emails seem less therapeutic.
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Old Mar 19, 2015, 04:17 PM
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I am extremely lonely I been living alone since ive been 18 im about to be 26 its peaceful living alone but its lonely I usually watch tv or try talking to people on here.
I'm also living on my own. I'm trying to get some of my friends to move with me but they're too comfortable living with their parents...
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Old Mar 19, 2015, 04:18 PM
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Write letters to friends and family. Emails seem less therapeutic.
I wrote a letter to a friend in a foreign country, it was great.
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Old Mar 19, 2015, 10:03 PM
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Well I'm feeling really lonely right now.

I generally listen to a lot of Nick Drake or Tom Waits, and that is what I'm doing right now.

Others things I do are eat a bit of chocolate or a bowl of cereal with milk.

I can't seem to concentrate enough to read, but I sometimes sit and write while I drink some tea (I love tea).

So, what do you do?
I love Nick Drake when i'm down. I'm the kind of person who needs music that reflects how i am inside.

Depending on the day, sometimes i drop by cafes where my friends work so i can have a hug

But usually, nothing makes me feel better, so i just sit at home and cuddle with my kitties. OK, i lied: Kitties make me feel better :P
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Old Mar 19, 2015, 10:14 PM
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I usually sleep, listen to music, and eat. Though i mostly sleep
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Old Mar 19, 2015, 11:50 PM
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I am very lonely at this point in my life, overall.

I just try and keep myself occupied and positive.
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Old Mar 20, 2015, 03:45 PM
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I love Nick Drake when i'm down. I'm the kind of person who needs music that reflects how i am inside.

Depending on the day, sometimes i drop by cafes where my friends work so i can have a hug

But usually, nothing makes me feel better, so i just sit at home and cuddle with my kitties. OK, i lied: Kitties make me feel better :P
I adopted a kitty, tomorrow I will have her around my house. I am really happy
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Old Mar 20, 2015, 03:52 PM
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I adopted a kitty, tomorrow I will have her around my house. I am really happy
Congrats!! Kitties are the best! All animals, actually.
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Old Mar 20, 2015, 04:12 PM
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I try to watch an engaging movie, play scrabble on iPad (love that game), go on my computer and mindlessly read, try to go out if I have some energy, or I'll sleep.

I've learned to wait out that intense feeling of loneliness because I find that it does pass. If I make a big deal of it, I can start going down the depression road, so I watch for that. I can't let that mindset take over. Glad to hear your loneliness passed.
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Old Mar 20, 2015, 04:12 PM
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Congrats!! Kitties are the best! All animals, actually.
-thank youuuu. She will be the queen of the house.
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Old Mar 20, 2015, 04:14 PM
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I try to watch an engaging movie, play scrabble on iPad (love that game), go on my computer and mindlessly read, try to go out if I have some energy, or I'll sleep.

I've learned to wait out that intense feeling of loneliness because I find that it does pass. If I make a big deal of it, I can start going down the depression road, so I watch for that. I can't let that mindset take over. Glad to hear your loneliness passed.
Yes it's true, the best thing to do is to get occupied with something, that way it passes quickly. It always passes
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Old Mar 21, 2015, 05:05 AM
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Sleep, write, or go for a run.
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Old Mar 21, 2015, 07:48 AM
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hugs to those feeling lonely. sometimes i miss those lonely days when my kids are driving me nuts...
i remember well how it felt though. when i lived alone eventually i adopted a cat who really helped with the loneliness. she was my baby. i also love listening to old music when i feel that way, like from the 60's or older country songs from the 80's. Coming on here is a great idea too. i also like to play games on my phone, kind of a distraction.
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Old Mar 21, 2015, 07:53 AM
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Loneliness is a state of mind yet I do feel lonely sometimes. When I want to be around people I go somewhere to people watch, go to a movie, or hang out at a bookstore. Mostly though, I put puzzles together.
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Old Mar 21, 2015, 09:13 AM
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so todays tomorrow did u get the kitty yet ?
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Old Mar 21, 2015, 09:19 AM
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Well I'm feeling really lonely right now.

I generally listen to a lot of Nick Drake or Tom Waits, and that is what I'm doing right now.

Others things I do are eat a bit of chocolate or a bowl of cereal with milk.

I can't seem to concentrate enough to read, but I sometimes sit and write while I drink some tea (I love tea).

So, what do you do?
Don't know who Nick Drake is (will have to youtube him), but Tom Waits' Mule Variations is one of my pfavorite go to albums when I'm pfeeling in a blue pfunk!

A nature walk, hot soak and/or nap are also on my go to list!

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Old Mar 21, 2015, 03:57 PM
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Um, love Nick Drake but that certainly does not pull me out of my loneliness. So if you like the feeling... Then by all means. I have 222 songs I can suggest for just that but I've had to "shelve" that Playlist if I want to be happy.
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Old Mar 21, 2015, 09:16 PM
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I try to focus intensely on something, like reading one of my many books or writing my own book

Doesn't make me feel less depressed but it is all I can really do
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Old Mar 22, 2015, 10:42 AM
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when im lonely I go into chat room. or call my friend from on here. or if im stressed overwhelmed or in a bad mood I go to gym. but basically im always alone. all the time. everyday. I don't feel any love from my family so its just me bymyself.
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Old Mar 22, 2015, 10:52 PM
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so todays tomorrow did u get the kitty yet ?
Hi, yes I got my kitty! I'm really happy with her around the house.

She even jumps on the bed and comes to sleep with me.
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