Lonely thru Pandemic

[Bettikins]

Anyone else feeling the same? It is so raw and hard to cope with. I live alone which makes it worse I think. Can't take it . Don't know what to do to alleviate these feelings.

[Hidden]

This is one area where many of us are in the same boat. I live alone, work from home, and only have a couple of friends that live nearby but who are usually very busy so I don’t see them often. I’ve been trying to meditate and journal not to get rid of the lonely feeling, but accept that it’s a feeling that comes and goes. I’ve also tried going for walks, go to the gym, learn a new language and new skills... if all else fails, cleaning and reorganizing my apartment usually provides a distraction.

Feel free to send a message at anytime. Will happily chat if that’d help.

[Bettikins in reply to Hidden]

Thanks very much trtl82...good suggestions. I am sure there are others in my 'boat'.

[Anna_and_Ollie]

I feel the same way as you. We could all use a little more love from one another right now. I’m a 25 year old female, if you like you can message me and we can become friends ❤️

[Bettikins in reply to Anna_and_Ollie]

Thanks for the kind words Anna and Ollie. I will remember your kind words and offer of friendship.

[Hb2003]

I have been lonely i mean i do have my parentS and my siblings. but my friends dont even call me or text me or ask if i am ok . i just try do deal with it but its hard .

[Bettikins in reply to Hb2003]

Sending hugs to you. How about sending a text to one of them recalling a happy time that you had with them.

[Hb2003 in reply to Bettikins]

They dont reply

[Iammesues]

Our loneliness is combined with sadness. We are in mourning over the life we used to have. It seems gone. Also seems we will never get it back since no end near for the pandemic. I understand you.

[Bettikins in reply to Iammesues]

Thank you lammesues. Thank you for understanding. We are living in strange times.

[Windsorgardener5087]

Hi from Australia 👋 Just to let you know we are all in Covid-19 times together. Some have it tougher than others. We need to know that it is OK to feel

[Bettikins in reply to Windsorgardener5087]

Thank you Windsorgardener. Hello to you in Australia. 👋 Tough slugging every day and no end in sight.

[hurtingheart1]

I’m soo sorry💞💞💞🌻🌼💐((((((((hugs))))))))) to you!!! You are not truly alone though it may seem it!! Good you are on here& hope you can feel the care and friendship on here!!! Also is it possible for you to have a pet at all ? Animals are so good for us and can be awesome loving companions & like family to us!!

[Bettikins]

Hurtingheart, thanks for the big hugs and reminding me that I am not alone. I am considering getting another cat as I have had to put my dear cat down. Miss him so much.🐈

[Marysblue]

Been alone for the last eight months too.

I think we should all be proud of making it through this and doing it with an extra burden of depression.

That takes some real strength.

[Iammesues in reply to Marysblue]

How will we make it through this mess? I feel myself giving up

[Marysblue in reply to Iammesues]

Its not easy. But you can make it through this ,you're stronger than you think. You are okay. We just need to support each other through this.

[Iammesues in reply to Marysblue]

How do you stay motivated?

[Bettikins in reply to Iammesues]

Difficult to stay motivated.

[Bettikins in reply to Marysblue]

One day at a time...thanks Marysblue.

[Hidden]

I am feeling the same way. Also no interest in things.

[Iammesues]

I should add that I don’t live alone but feel completely alone

[selfdiscovery]

I just joined this group today and noticed your post from 3 years ago. Sending you lots of love and hoping you are doing better.