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Over the coming weeks, If those of you feeling alone and subsequently lonely, I’d be up for Skyping and offering what words of reassurance I have and just general chit chat - no idea if that’s helpful or not but just putting it out there! Sometimes just seeing another human face and hearing a voice, allows us to feel less alone.

Take care beautiful people 👍

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3LittleBirds2

What a wonderful post..thank you!! I have a very large annoying dog (love him to bits) so not sure Skyping would be best for me as he’d be joining in..unless anyone would like to see this 😂 But, I would like to join you in this offer too...even if it’s just a chat by email or DM on here xx

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Eiram50 in reply to 3LittleBirds2

Fantastic x

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springcross in reply to 3LittleBirds2

If I was skyping you, I would love to see your dog joining in. In fact, I would insist 😁 I love dogs

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springcross in reply to springcross

Didn't get that finished 3LittleBirds2..I love dogs but unfortunately I don't skype.

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3LittleBirds2 in reply to springcross

There’s always FaceTime!! He’s a very loveable rogue!!!

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springcross in reply to 3LittleBirds2

What's that?

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3LittleBirds2 in reply to springcross

Have you got an iPhone?? If not there’s WhatsApp or email, PM with photos even xx

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springcross in reply to 3LittleBirds2

No I don't have an iPhone but I really don't want to go on social media. Thanks for the reply. x

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3LittleBirds2 in reply to springcross

WhatsApp is not social media..it’s a way of chatting 121 or in small groups on your phone etc. I have family WhatsApp groups, friend or friends chats. It’s a way of doing a single or group chat. I think however you have made me think..I think everyone is of course genuine on here but will absolutely need to keep ourselves safe. I’m happy to reach out to anyone who’d like a chat via PM or email if needed.

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springcross in reply to 3LittleBirds2

My niece tried to get me on What App a while back but didn't succeed. I appreciate your kind offer, thank you.

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Eiram50 in reply to 3LittleBirds2

Absolutely valid point. I can show my social work ID! but also, any numbers swapped would need to be done privately and not in this site.

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springcross in reply to 3LittleBirds2

I didn't finished my message, flipping thing sent it early. I was going to say I love dogs but I don't skype.

Mmrr profile image
Mmrr

Count me in Marie

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Eiram50 in reply to Mmrr

Fantastic. I’ll work out the practicalities shortly x

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Pippy25

That's really kind, what a lovely post. xx

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lornaisobel

yes please im home alone but I don't know how to skype so any amount of emails would be amazing from anyone xxx

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Eiram50 in reply to lornaisobel

Brilliant .

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Jarme

Awesome! What a great idea! Thank You!

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Eiram50 in reply to Jarme

I’ll think about how we organise the practicalities of this but I’m happy that it might be useful to some of us x

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Jarme in reply to Eiram50

Absolutely!

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RosieA in reply to Eiram50

Some people might use WhatsApp as well. Lovely, kind offer. Happy to help / join in.

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Eiram50 in reply to RosieA

Yep, WhatsApp a great tool to utilise. I guess my feeling is that a visible face and voice can make a massive difference to that physical sense of isolation and loneliness x

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RosieA in reply to Eiram50

I think you can do face time on it too. Hope so as I'm using it for the first time with my brother who's in France. Here's fingers crossed anyway.

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charisma in reply to RosieA

You can do video calls. 🙂

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Stowe

Oh that's such a nice thing to put, very positive and giving, just what everybody needs. Yes you are right it does make you feel better just talking to somebody. Take care of yourself. X

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Eiram50 in reply to Stowe

You too x

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Stowe in reply to Eiram50

Thank you x

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AgedCrone

Anyone who does this please do it via PM....remember ANYONE can read this.

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Eiram50 in reply to AgedCrone

Absolutely. Hence my working out the practicalities x

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AgedCrone in reply to Eiram50

That’s beyond me I’m afraid...but Good Luck...great idea!

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Ali_H

And that is what makes this a fab community to belong to!! This is my only social media platform as I don’t Facebook, ‘Tik’ or ‘tok’ etc. But get a lot from this forum.

At the moment we are working still as schools remain open and no directive for the vulnerable to stay home - which would be the whole school as they are special needs youngsters most of whom have underlying medical conditions! So no chance of loneliness setting in at the moment though I appreciate the spirit of the offer!

Thanks for the consideration Eiram50

Ali

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Eiram50 in reply to Ali_H

Wishing you the very best Ali x

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Ali_H

And you - may the outcome of the coming months be unifying and positive in some shape or form. 😎

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Matalow

Well done Marie do you have enough hrs in the day.

Regards Mike

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Eiram50 in reply to Matalow

Right now, I have more than any time before! Following ankle replacement, I’ve been housebound for the past two weeks and even without this virus, would have another six!

Stay safe mike

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sylvi

My proper name is Sylvia Reynolds so if any of you are on f/book look me then we can have a video message anytime.xxxx

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Eiram50 in reply to sylvi

Unfortunately, FB/Insta/ snapchat, I don’t use x

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nomoreheels

That's very kind of you Marie. We do have quite a few members who live alone so do hope they take you up on it if they feel they need 'company'.

Always happy to private message anyone who just wants to chat away, along with a brew maybe! Open to all, just let me know on here & we can arrange it.

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Eiram50 in reply to nomoreheels

Fantastic

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TheBoys

Good idea....

Am pretty frightened I have to say.

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Eiram50 in reply to TheBoys

Me too x

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sunnyweek

Excellent idea thanks for thinking of it x

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springcross

Eiram, that is such a lovely thought and invitation. God bless you for it. You take care too. x

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lilley22

That is a great offer and I, for one, would love to take you up on it.

Thank you for your kind thoughts

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Sue4983

What a lovely idea I love my husband and son to bits but talking to someone who understands the fear about all this is brilliant!

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hatshepsut

Good idea........think a WhatsApp group might be a way forward?? We are all going to be pretty tired of our own company for the next 4 months!!!

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Summerrain14

What a really lovely and thoughtful idea. x

What a lovely idea. What makes me laugh though is how in our digital age, its harder than ever to communicate.

Suggestion of skype leads to proposing lots of alternatives.. fb, watsapp etc. Everyone using different things. That the whole thing feels a monumental task to organise.

In the 'good' olde days. You had face to face, phone or letter. End of. I had more real world interactions, arranged very easily, than now. Funny that.

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Eiram50 in reply to

Very true x

Esmereld profile image
Esmereld

Nice thought. I’m happy with my own company and husband is home in the evening. I have elderly parents to support so I don’t feel the need. Seems to me that Skype would be your best option if possible. If on this forum you have access to a computer/tablet/phone. Those that don’t have Skype can easily set up an account. It’s free. Google it or go to your App Store. It’s also more private. You don’t have to provide much personal information. It’s going to be less complicated if you all stick to the same service. Also, if you’ve never used one of these systems, it could open a new world for you. Got an old school friend in Oz?. Video chat for free!. Uses data so watch out if you’re not on WiFi. Obviously just my opinion. I really like WhatsApp but you have to share your phone number. I think that’s right. I can’t see how you could use it without. Also I know I can’t use WhatsApp on my iPad. Skype is available on phone, tablet and computer. Good luck with it. I see a lot of new friendships evolving.

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Eiram50 in reply to Esmereld

Thanks for the input. Brilliant that you are one of those people who like their own company, I do too. This offer was just a thought going out to those that may struggle with just their own company over the coming weeks and who maybe aren’t fortunate enough to have someone there for them, at the end of the day.

Skype is great and allows face to face contact, something that if alone, might make one feel decidedly less so.

But your right in that there is an issue around privacy etc and if people were interested in doing something like this, the practicalities would be worked out allowing whatever communication to be safe for all.

Take care

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Paisley58

You are a gem!!!!

What a beautiful post, thank you.!

xx

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