[jman197]

Its been two weeks since my roommates left and I'm miserable. I have gotten used to having people around and now there's nobody here to talk to or hang out with. I miss having people here and I miss being around people. I cant just be alone again I just cant. How can I when I am a people person. I'm just so lonely.

[Crypts_Of_The_Mind]

What kinds of things do you do with your free time?

Do you ever go out to public areas where you can socialize a bit?

[jman197]

I don't get out much, except for my groups that I go to. I just don't feel comfortable while I'm out and about unless I'm with somebody

[Crypts_Of_The_Mind]

Why not go somewhere you can meet people though?

Or if you like computers ... Do some "mmo" games

[cryingontheinside]

I live alone and I hardly leave my flat. I was OK with it until I ended up ill in hospital. In hospital I got used to lots of people being around . when I got out I felt suicidal because I was all alone and I wasn't used to it any more. I'm trying to get out more but money , confidence and anxiety are all issues. Can you not get another roommate ?

[MickeyCheeky]

Sorry to hear that. We're here if you want to talk, although it's not the same thing..

[Fuzzybear]

[CF17]

Originally Posted by jman197

I don't get out much, except for my groups that I go to. I just don't feel comfortable while I'm out and about unless I'm with somebody

I also live alone, and honestly, I love it. It took me about one year to get used to, but I make up for it by socializing in person and online. I try to get as busy as I can, work full-time, school full-time, martial arts training, gym, and I truly believe that that's what kept me away from a depressive collapse for so long. It is not great, but it helps. If you ever feel lonely we are here to listen.

Be well!

[Purple,Violet,Blue]

Big hugs. You'll make friends again.

Originally Posted by CF17

I also live alone, and honestly, I love it. It took me about one year to get used to, but I make up for it by socializing in person and online. I try to get as busy as I can, work full-time, school full-time, martial arts training, gym, and I truly believe that that's what kept me away from a depressive collapse for so long. It is not great, but it helps. If you ever feel lonely we are here to listen.

Be well!

That pretty much sounds like me. I live alone and keep myself busy. I had lived with other people in the past and didn't like it that much. But, that's just me. One time I heard someone say, "if you like being alone, then you never had a good relationship". I wonder if there's some real truth in that?

To Crying On The Inside - I was in hospital a few years ago for about a week. I thought that I would be cold and lonely since there were hardly anybody visiting me. But I wasn't. I didn't feel lonely in hospital at all. When I was home after being released, then I felt very lonely. I wasn't able to go to work and hardly anybody came to visit me. My good friend was gone for a couple of weeks. Some people from the church I was going to at that time brought me food, but they never stayed to talk to me to see how I'm doing.

[CF17]

[QUOTE=will19;5903886]That pretty much sounds like me. I live alone and keep myself busy. I had lived with other people in the past and didn't like it that much. But, that's just me. One time I heard someone say, "if you like being alone, then you never had a good relationship". I wonder if there's some real truth in that?

Will19,

That's an interesting thing to hear, what someone told you "If you like being alone, then you never had a good relationship". Although it may be common sense, considering that enjoying solitude means that one doesn't possess social skills, I think that I am one of the exceptions. Being alone allowed me to be way more social, hence that, by having the time on my own, I can replenish my energies, being more confident and open to the others. I was never good at relationships while I was living with others, whereas now at least the ones with my family and friends improved 100%.
Regardless, a person should never be completely isolated, we never know the day after, and like you mentioned that you were in a hospital, that's when we realize our dependence and how fragile and vulnerable we are. I hope you are doing much better by the way.
Be well.