Isolated and nobody really cares

[HopeforJustice]

How do you get through the tough days without friends or family and nobody to talk to?

[raesong1017]

I've been organizing and deep cleaning. Going through and getting rid of stuff I don't use anymore. Listening to music always uplifts my mood too.

[violetsunset]

I can relate to this. I guess it is the reason why we are here.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to violetsunset]

This is not new to me - not just a result of the virus isolation. No family. No friends. Alone in pain. Nothing helps. Playing solitare online all day every day barely contains the horror. If anyone has a better answer, years of therapy has not revealed it.

Does knowing "At least I'm not that bad" help? Then that is the only good I've accomplished. I do wish you well.

[Dave_H]

I don't have a really good answer as I am very isolated myself. Talking with my therapist twice a week does some good. I am reaching out to past friends and aquaintences by email with a description of how I'm actually doing (which is not well) in an attempt to rebuild a support network. It's kind of scary because I never know how they are going to react, and I take rejection harshly, but I have to try. Lonliness is a killer. I spend a lot of days just surfing the net and going to the store several times a week for groceries just to get out. I don't know where you live, but NAMI has support groups all over for people with mental illness. Google their web site and find the section for finding support groups. Do you have any family you could talk to? I know it's hard to admit to other people how poorly you are doing, but I've found that I don't get help if I don't ask for it. You have nothing to be ashamed of. You didn't deserve for this to happen. However, I've found some relief in owning it and continually looking for answers. Best Wishes.

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unfortunately for me, I totally relate to this word for word. I am smart,nice and have many qualities, why am I totally alone. What do I do wrong? Yes (self pity) why me, i don't deserve it. I hope for justice too