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.

[MintyMary]

Originally Posted by starrysky

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.

Not giving up is key! I don't know what cosplay is but I never thought in a million years it would be something I'd do! A local Con came to town and I made a friend who introduced me to the world of costumed craziness!

Long story short, joining a group activity you enjoy helps fight loneliness more than you can imagine! Stay strong and keep at it!

[Skeezyks]

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.

[Gojamadar]

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Originally Posted by starrysky

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.[/quot]

Hi,
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.

[leejosepho]

Originally Posted by starrysky

Tomorrow, I'm going to my meditation group, and to church, even though i don't feel like it...
... But i will try... I won't give up...

How did that go? And either way, keep trying...

Originally Posted by starrysky

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...

Keep the expectations reasonable while testing the waters and please do keep us informed!