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Nov 26, 2016, 07:46 PM
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Loneliness is a hell of an emotion. I will tell you that. I'm not sure if I am depressed, lonely, or both. I suspect both. I'm starting to think things like, "I want to join a community choir," even though I'm shy. And I want to take an improv class, even though again, I am so shy about stuff like that and too scared to even try.
But yeah, I felt very lonely and isolated today even though my family (mom and dad) was around. I still feel this way, but it helps to talk about it. Tomorrow, I'm going to my meditation group, and to church, even though i don't feel like it. This is why I think I'm depressed. Because I don't feel like doing the stuff I know could help. But i will try. I know it's harder for people like me, to get out, because of depression. But I won't give up. Perhaps I can talk to my psych nurse about medication change. |
 Bill3, BLUEDOVE, Skeezyks, Ukny96
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Nov 27, 2016, 02:22 PM
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Long story short, joining a group activity you enjoy helps fight loneliness more than you can imagine! Stay strong and keep at it! |
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Nov 27, 2016, 04:00 PM
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Well... kudos on your determination to keep trying, starrysky! The Skeezyks is pretty-much thoroughly solitary at this point. But every so often I feel this desire to get out & do something wash over me. In my case, I just hunker down & wait for it to pass... which it does. However, in my case, I'm old. So it's okay. I'm glad you're still making the effort to get out there.
  
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Nov 27, 2016, 04:53 PM
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The best antidote to loneliness is interest! Try to find a hoby or job that you really enjoy doing. When I fill lonely, I usually find something to do. It can be completly useless piece of work or art; something you don't need any advice or learning to do. Boredom is the most frequent cause of loneliness. Anything that brakes the monotony contains mental energy. |
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Nov 27, 2016, 05:25 PM
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This is an old thread. You probably should not post your reply to it, as the original poster is unlikely to see it.|
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