Alone without lonliness?

Is it possible to feel alone without feeling lonely?
I just feel like I'm drifting along helplessly.
I can't put my finger on it but something just doesn't feel right...

Why does the thought of drifting away sound so nice....til it hapens?

Maybe we should ask Dobie Gray for some input!

I know I can be alone without feeling lonely. To feel alone without feeling lonely is a different circumstance. "Helplessly" may be marked by an inability to act or react. "Helpless" too implies lacking protection or support.

If you are alone but feel sad because of an inability to act in your best interests, perhaps you are not experiencing loneliness. Should your aloneness be from indifference or friendlessness, however, the contrary is indicated.

Loss of control and no support...

hi there i just read yours i feel the same why i dont know why

i have learned over time that i can be alone and not feel lonely. as a matter of fact i truly enjoy being alone now.
byz makes a good point. you are feeling helpless, hopeless instead perhaps rather than being alone and feeling loneliness. that/helpless may affect everything. it may help you to find the reasons for your feeling helpless.

Yeap I dont know why thats weird

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archive...-hopelessness/

Took a look and I would have to say
alienation
uninspired
limitedness
captivity

I hope you find some peace, Umbral_Seraph

I felt like I was drifitng hopelessly all throughout my twenties, till I found the RIGHT therapist that really listened and cared about what I had been through, what I had seen, really listened to how I thought and felt, and interacted with the world...a big hug to you I know JUST how you feel....could you write more, about things in your life? have you tried therapy?

Yes, I am in therapy. I have been going for about a year and a half. The first therapist was unable to help me any with CBT so I was refered to someone who does biofeedback therapy, which has been more helpful. I have yet to find a medication that works for my dysthymia; propranolol helps with my GAD. I'm fairly med resistant so that is part of the problem.

I guess I'm really feeling the effects of my introversion and the deterioration of my social circle. It's really something; the last time I made a friend was 8 years ago when I was a freshman in highschool. I've managed to go all the way through my bachelor's degree without knowing anyone, now I'm working on a master's and still don't know anyone, despite the fact that these are different people now. I only have 2 really good friends; one got married and moved away, the other seems to have drifting away and doesn't want much to do with me anymore. Then I have one friend who is engaged and I don't get to see much anymore, and friend that also seems to not want much to do with me, so I only really do anything with my other two friends now.

Be proactive, join a club, a support group, (I belong to one and it's really conducive to long term friendships) a book club, a college club, meetup.com, do you have brothers or sisters or cousins? aunts or uncles? I leave out parents because personally I have been so hurt from mine, but how is your parent situation? Keep writing if you can, I feel writing is helpful..describe your introversion?

See, I've grown up very much as a single child; none of my cousins live even remotely close and the gap between me and my brother and sister is 11 and 13 years roughly. I have a rather weak relationship with my parents, especially my father; seems like its always been this way.

Every organization I have ever taken part in I have hated and almost immediately regreted, so I haven't done anything like that since early in high school.

Really, I feel the only stressors I have in my life are my family, school and watching what I eat. It just seems all-consuming....

Do you workout? Joining an exercise club helps with the stress, is healthy and presents the opportunity too meet people.

A lot has changed since high school clubs....adult clubs may be something to consider?

I have volunteered to work on a large project, which is a step in the direction.

I've looked into stuff around campus (as there isn't anything near my house) and haven't found anything I like (though with one I had a personal problem with the president). I have the ongoing problems of extreme shyness and narrow interests... that and a strong desire to sleep alot and not interfere with my sleep. I know I sleep too much (I've been averaging about 12 hrs a day).

When I hear "adult clubs" I can't help getting a dirty image...