How Do You Deal With Loneliness

[Etier]

I was wondering how other members of this site deal with loneliness. I find that the loneliness that depression creates is the hardest part of the illness. I try volunteering and getting involved in organizations. Does anyone have any suggestions about how you manage loneliness?

[barb08]

Good question. I wish I knew the answer. Believe me I know how you feel. Hope you have a good evening.

[Hidden]

I try my very best to surround myself with friends. If you don't have enough, try going to some sort of mixer and talking. If you have social anxiety or are agoraphobic, try online, on a site like this.

[Chantalmarie1988]

I’m sorry you feel lonely. Loneliness is a horrible feeling. I think maybe joining more local clubs in your community maybe a book club ,cooking class , yoga sports team, art therapy ? There are so many out there Try MEET UP. I know Bumble has networking for professional clients and to make friends NOT just dating !

[Etier in reply to Chantalmarie1988]

Thank you Chantal, I really appreciate your post and your ideas. I really have to join more groups. I volunteer at theatre and concert venues but you really do not get to know people that way very much since you never see usually the same people. You can be with people and still feel so lonely too. I really appreciate your encouragement!

[quitter333 in reply to Etier]

I met about 20+ excellent friends at improv. Just be there and enjoy the art. Dint ever shy from being dumb funny

Sports teams are great too but you really need to be the funny extrovert guy there imo. People doing training together rarely party togethee unless they for a team or something for some more serious tournament.

[rach1402]

Get some cute little cuddly pets! I've got long haired chihuahuas and they are like living teddy bears 😻 I never feel lonely when I'm with them. They're always happy to see me and want to be with me all the time, no matter what I'm doing or where I'm going. Even though they're tiny, they've got high energy levels and love going out for walkies but if you get two or more they can get enough exercise by chasing each other around the house and garden. They don't like cold and wet weather so you can snuggle up with them in front of the TV with a blanket instead of getting cold and wet. I can't recommend them highly enough, I would never be without them and I'll always have at least 2 so they can keep each other company when I'm going somewhere I can't take them. Be careful though, they're addictive!

[Etier in reply to rach1402]

Thank you so much for your suggestion!

[baileyf14]

Lonliness is a very difficult thing to deal with. When I am feeling lonely, I usually call or talk to my closest friend/family member or my parents. That always reminds me that there are people out there that care for me and love me. I hope this helps!

[Etier in reply to baileyf14]

Thank you so much!