How people deal with loneliness?

[WaterMyMind]

Hello everyone! I have been dealing with the feeling of loneliness for a while now. Ever since I graduated school, I moved back home and have been far from the friends I have made there. They are all about to be seniors so even if I were able to somehow move back there I wouldn't have long with them anyways and I would still be in the same kinda place.

So here's my question. How does everyone deal with this? Is it a matter of becoming comfortable with yourself and your thoughts? Is it a matter of trying to meet new people? (I really don't know how to make friends as an adult outside the brief period I will be spending at my new job coming up).

I live with my dad but my sisters are either busy with their lives or distant from me. It has become very saddening to me to have to spend so much time by myself or just with my dad. I miss having fun friends around me. I am not sure what to do.

[Dolphin14]

WaterMyMind

I'm sorry you are feeling so alone.

I hope that your new job gives you the opportunity to form friendships. Think about how many hours we spend with co workers. It's a huge portion of our lives. Having the common bond is a great starting point to getting to know people,

I hope you find a new group of supportive friends.

🐬

[WaterMyMind in reply to Dolphin14]

I won’t be spending a lot of time with co workers. It’s a part time primarily for students. It’ll be around 12 hours a week. Plus, as a non-student it feels like I’ll be a bit of an outsider. Thank you though!

[Dolphin14 in reply to WaterMyMind]

That makes sense. Much harder to establish the bond, I understand

[WaterMyMind in reply to Dolphin14]

I’d like to be able to make friends outside of work anyhow

[Dolphin14 in reply to WaterMyMind]

Hobbies maybe? I'm sure you've thought of all this. I'm just trying to be helpful.

[WaterMyMind in reply to Dolphin14]

I understand what you mean! I think it’ll be a lot easier when I get a full time job and build out my identity more. And have a place to live where it isn’t just a temporary situation.

[catsrock]

Hi, Have you thought about volunteering somewhere? What interests you? I volunteer with animals and that has led me to meet people I like since they are animal lovers too. Lots of places need volunteers so maybe you can find a good fit for you. I hope things are better soon.

[WaterMyMind in reply to catsrock]

I have given thought to volunteering. I’d just have to see what opportunities are around me