All I hear is my roommate and her bf talking

I miss having someone to talk to throughout the night and as soon as I wake up in the morning. I miss waking up before him and running to get him coffee. This loneliness it can really take a toll on our health

[Reading_Rando]

I cringe when I think about the mental health side effects of the epidemic. It's probably an epidemic in its own right too. I try to remind myself that being alone isnt as bad as being with someone who doesnt really appreaciate me, I think that's far worse. I try to see lonliness as being neutral rather than a negative thing, after all it's not such a bad feeling if it drives us to connect with others. That gives me some comfort, I hope it can for you too.

[JessPotato in reply to Reading_Rando]

I like to keep in mind, also, that being alone and being lonely are not one and the same. 😌

[Hidden in reply to JessPotato]

Absolutely it’s weird some days are fine and other days are... terrible and painful. It’s a mindset I guess. 😞

[Hidden in reply to Reading_Rando]

You are really wise for your age. And your words are more helpful and comforting than you know. Thank you.

[Reading_Rando in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! I love your posts because you are good at capturing the sorts of regular/daily feelings we all have that can eat us up when we ingore them.