Lonely...

[Singtoh1]

I know this might sound kinda weird but has anyone felt lonely when not really alone?

For example I live with my partner and a bunch of animals, I have family that at least calls me once a week if not three times, and some friends that I get together like once a month or so but I still have that really lonely depressing feeling. It really drains me to the point that I get annoyed and pissy. I've never really been incredibly happy but its just I dont how to explain it....

 

[ajax49]

Do you feel this way most of the time, or just occasionally? If most of the time, please seek some professional help. If just occasionally, almost all of us have felt that way at times. You can't be upbeat all the time. There are days that don't go right and days that just seem meaningless. Making yourself do something you've been putting off usually helps, as does being physically active. If you like to sing or dance, do it--it can get you out of a funk. However, if you feel depressed day after day without much relief, get some help to deal with your depression. Life is too good to waste it being depressed. I wish you the best and send you a big hug.

 

[nijuusei]

loneliness...
those times when i was surrounded by sow many people...
it didn't prevent me from feeling lonely back then..
it's a state of mind..
your current friendships.. they perhaps leave you feeling.. unsatisfied?
perhaps.. something is missing..
and it's up to you to find out what that something is..
having friends.. knowing love..
yeah.. i guess we can all agree these things can make us happy..
but are they truly the meaning of life? hmmm?
all very interesting questions ^^
you've got some thinking to do
if you ever feel like talking, feel free to contact me ^.-


and @ Ajax => what is it with 'professional help' these days?
someone farts and they have to seek 'professional help' for it
some self-sufficiency wouldn't hurt

 

[Singtoh1]

Ajax thanks but I cant afford to go to a shrink... counting I just lost my job and I haven't been having any luck

Nijuusei thanks also..... I might take you up on that offer soon

 

[Newbie_69]

Try asking yourself, "What can I do to make me feel accompanied?"

or maybe,"What would I do in order to change this condition?"

Really think about it. Have a deep thought about it and jot down all the ideas that come up. After finish brainstorming, look at the paper and go through it and find the ways that suite you. Have fun by experimenting dfferent ways. At one point, you'll realize that you aren't alone after all.

 

[AresIncarnate]

You're certainly not the only one, bro.

No matter how close I am to someone, I still feel alone. I have many great friends/family members, and I definitely enjoy spending time with them. However, I can't ever seem to find someone I can identify or connect with. There's always a hollow feeling...

Are you friends/partner/family very similar to you? (Personality wise)

I wouldn't play the professional help card just yet. If you meet the symptoms of depression, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression#Symptoms) then you may want to look into your options, but this sort of issue is common in young adults. It's a part of "normal" self-development, and you have quite a few less expensive/extreme options for self-help. You may want to consider finding a good book at a local library.

 

[teh_nathan]

You're not the only one. I feel the same as well.

 

[UncutAtlanta]

Been there for years. Therapy was great(until the insurance ran out).

Still dealing with it but .... . I hate feeling this way.

I've lived with this for 30+ years.

So, I live on

Best of luck-

G

 

[winterknight]

I always feel lonely, even when in a room full of people.

Especially when I'm in a room full of people.

 

[BrandonSBCA]

I don't have this problem, I've been alone (Excluding parents) for almost 7 years and I've been able to handle it, sometimes the loneliness gets to me but I deal with it. I've only had a few times where I was actually out with a group of people and it was like being a young kid with a new bicycle I was happy and felt alive.

I know that a lot of others go through the same problem as you, but I'd be happy just to have a partner, better than not having anyone.

 

[MindBlast]

Make some friends, and talk to your partner more. I know it's easier said than done, but you have to force yourself to be outgoing.

 

[nijuusei]

a big hug to all the lonely people here