Feeling hopeless

[Hope1515]

I feel my friends have all abandoned me. How do you deal with the intense loneliness and sadness? Medicine doesn’t seem to help. I feel so hopeless

[11112020]

Hey, I know how you feel. Most of my friends are just so busy and my so called best friend barely ever replies to me. My family have all passed away. The loneliness has sometimes been shockingly painful. I try to keep my sanity and keep my spirits up by chatting online on a few different platforms until COVID eases. You should keep posting here x

[FriendlyDude]

That’s really tough, but there’s always hope! You may feel less hope at times, but it’s never hopeless

Loneliness and sadness are tough companions, I’d suggest spending as much time as you can with loved ones, and doing anything that makes you feel better (so long as the method is safe and healthy) and if needed, to reach out and start new friendships. The way you wrote “I feel my friends have all abandoned me.” Gives me a vibe that it’s more a feeling than reality. Have your friends actually abandoned you? Cuz if they haven’t, it might be a good idea to reach out to them. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to say something. Either way, talking to people you know and trust about what you’re feeling is a great way to find much needed love and support.

I hope something here helps!

I wish you the best!

[SuZQ154]

SO glad you are posting! There are some great suggestions in other posts!

With COVID it has been hard to stay "connected" like I used to, so trying NEW strategies has helped me. NOT listening to TOO MUCH news, starting my day with a healthy routine (i.e. coffee, devotionals, exercise, breakfast, work...), and praying more for others have helped. Also, this site has been wonderful...it gives me HOPE and encouragement!!

Please keep posting!

[Freakinout3]

Aloness, and loneliness... Are different... Loneliness can be conquered with patience... You can have many friends and still feel lonely... But being alone doesn't mean you'll be lonely... Loneliness is a result of feeling like it's your fault your alone...but really strong people are usually solitary...

[Marysblue]

Very alone myself. Nothing seems to work in trying to make new friends right now.