[joshuas-mommy]

I feel scared when I am all by myself. I used to spend all my free time working. When I was 19, I was working 2 jobs. Then, at a later point in time, I started spending time going to college and working. I was spending time working instead of socializing. I was very tired, but felt the need to save money for emergencies. I am disabled and don't like the alone time. Do you have any suggestions?

[bounceback]

The trick is to get comfortable with alone time. You can learn to appreciate the time you are alone by doing things you enjoy like going to a movie, reading a book, doing a hobby, cleaning, doing a craft. If you want to be around people more you can go window shopping, walk the malls, get a massage or mani pedi, volunteer. Being alone really doesn't have to be a bad thing. It helps you think about goals and what you want out of life and helps you clear your mind. I hope this helps somewhat.

[joshuas-mommy]

Originally Posted by bounceback

The trick is to get comfortable with alone time. You can learn to appreciate the time you are alone by doing things you enjoy like going to a movie, reading a book, doing a hobby, cleaning, doing a craft. If you want to be around people more you can go window shopping, walk the malls, get a massage or mani pedi, volunteer. Being alone really doesn't have to be a bad thing. It helps you think about goals and what you want out of life and helps you clear your mind. I hope this helps somewhat.

I used to go window shopping, but I still felt lonely. Plus, mani and padi are lonely uless you are going with someone. I feel lonely when I am around people.

[skeksi]

I have a big increase in anxiety on the weekends when I am alone for long stretches. What has helped me is having a list of things to do and getting out of the house once or twice during each day. For example, one day last week I went out to get coffee, came home and watched tv, ran an errand and then came home to do some work, then went to the gym and came home to surf the net. It broke up the day so dark thoughts couldn't take too much hold.

People can be overwhelming, but often animal shelters and revues are looking for people to socialize animals and spend some quiet time with them.

[divine1966]

I am sorry. Are there any groups you can belong to?

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["Tilly may"]

i can't stand being alone. i constantly call people on the phone to fill my time. I wish I could be more constructive.

[Cinnamon_Stick]

I spend a lot of time alone. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't. What has helped me is to find a hobby that I like to pass the time.

Are there any hobbies you like?