[ayana95]

Feeling sad and alone. Don't really have friends. My boyfriend has a new job works long days and is too tired to spend quality time together. I try to keep busy but I still cant stand feeling so lonely and empty. I cant concentrate. I am depressed. I have a hard time falling asleep then when I sleep I have nightmares. I just wish I didnt feel so lonely.

[Broken Melody]

awww I'm sure you will be able to find people here who would like to be able to chat to you in the chat room when you're feeling lonely.

[ayana95]

Thanks. I don't have much experience in chat room... maybe I'll try it.

What kind of things do you do with your day when he is gone? Do you work? Study? What exercise do you participate in? Have you got any hobbies? These are all good ways to make new friends and fight the loneliness.

[wa(o)rrior]

my recommendation - go for a pet.

[Sadley]

How do you date when you're depressed?

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by wa(o)rrior

my recommendation - go for a pet.

I recommend this too.

Though it's not going to cure the loneliness because we need people in our lives. Sadly I'm going through the same thing. I've never really had friends and I'm extremely isolated.

you DO have a friend. I am here ANY time you need.

[ayana95]

Originally Posted by Useless Me

you DO have a friend. I am here ANY time you need.

Thank you.

[ayana95]

Originally Posted by nevergoodenough

I recommend this too.

Though it's not going to cure the loneliness because we need people in our lives. Sadly I'm going through the same thing. I've never really had friends and I'm extremely isolated.

Companion animals seem to know when you need company. I have an older cat that I'm close to.

[Ashima]

After 21 years of marriage, raising two kids and several pets, I'm down to one dog, two friends who live very far away, and one workaholic boyfriend who refuses to live with me. I guess I should be grateful for those years I had company and I am, but at 55 I am not ready to live like a little old lady smiling at my photos of the days when I was surrounded by loved ones.
People suggested getting a pet to help with loneliness and though that may help some, it sometimes makes you feel worse when you note that the only animal to animal contact you had that day was with your dog. I joined a book group and was elated only to be told after my one attendance that the group changed their mind and wanted no new members. Thank God I didn't read the book for that next meeting!
I'm open to new ideas, but also just looking to connect with others who have this dreaded disease called, loneliness.

[Perfectly Broken]

Same here only I don't have a boyfriend. I recommend pets, keep them indoors for as long as you can. Also spay/neuter, take them to the vet, etc.

[ayana95]

Originally Posted by Ashima

After 21 years of marriage, raising two kids and several pets, I'm down to one dog, two friends who live very far away, and one workaholic boyfriend who refuses to live with me. I guess I should be grateful for those years I had company and I am, but at 55 I am not ready to live like a little old lady smiling at my photos of the days when I was surrounded by loved ones.
People suggested getting a pet to help with loneliness and though that may help some, it sometimes makes you feel worse when you note that the only animal to animal contact you had that day was with your dog. I joined a book group and was elated only to be told after my one attendance that the group changed their mind and wanted no new members. Thank God I didn't read the book for that next meeting!
I'm open to new ideas, but also just looking to connect with others who have this dreaded disease called, loneliness.

Im sorry that happen to you that the group changed their minds. Its tough feeling lonely.