So the result of my assessment says I'm feeling lonely which is true all the time.
Am I not alone?: So the result of my... - Anxiety and Depre...
Am I not alone?
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I’m sorry to hear that. My son says he is lonely too. I happen to isolate myself and scramble to get away from people.
Are you trying to be sociable? Starting on this sight is a beginning. 😁😁🌸🌸
As much as I want to try to be sociable, my anxiety always bring me down. I try to smile to them and say hi but they never return my smile or word so I felt a little embarrassed for myself. I felt like am I really existing or am I invisible to others.
From that time on I never talk or approach anyone first because I'm afraid I might get the same ignored feeling from them.
Hey Nejb...I see 100 frowny faces before I see one smile back. It has nothing to do with you and everything to do with the fact most people are caught up in their own thoughts. I learned to think about it this way--Im here self-absorbed about whether or not people like me...so maybe they are too?
Keep putting yourself out there. I get lonely too and the only thing I have found that works is pushing through it and keeping that smile stuck to my face even if I don't feel it. Sadness breeds loneliness and happiness (even if you have to fake it) breeds more happiness. And then eventually you won't have to fake it.
Nejb,
Maybe they feel the same as you do? Invisible and embarrassed not knowing what to say. It’s hard starting a conversation—I was painfully shy but I told myself no more and I could talk to anyone. Working in customer service helped me a lot.
You have to push, really push past it because they maybe feeling the same. If they avoid your eyes, they’re uncomfortable too.
I get the feeling of being invisible, my adult son feels the same. He has told me why do I have to be the outgoing one in a relationship? So you get what you want.
Try standing in front of a mirror and talk to that person. Practice and you’re not in visible. You can do it!! I believe in you. 🌸🌸💕
hi nejb, I was wondering how you were doing.