Got a Case of the Lonelies, Anyone Else?

MarciKS said:
I am normally not lonely but we are headed into the time of year in which the anniversary of my mothers death is nearing. So kinda starting to get depressed and a little lonely.
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I know how hard those anniversaries are. I go through them every year too. The holidays are hard anyways but when you've lost a family member it makes it even harder on you. And especially when it's your mother. I'll most likely be around the forum on all the holidays. So we can hang out here and find something to do.

Be good to yourself 😊 Do what makes you happy or what makes you feel better. I'm going to try to.🤗❤️
 
I am going thru the same thing. Aniversary of my husbands and MIL passing which were 9 days apart between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have been having nightmares and woken in full blown panic attacks. I called the doc and she sent out some Xanax to help me get through the holidays.

This is a normal thing for me now at this time of year.
 
Ruthanne said:
I know how hard those anniversaries are. I go through them every year too. The holidays are hard anyways but when you've lost a family member it makes it even harder on you. And especially when it's your mother. I'll most likely be around the forum on all the holidays. So we can hang out here and find something to do.

Be good to yourself 😊 Do what makes you happy or what makes you feel better. I'm going to try to.🤗❤️
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i won't be on much thanksgiving day but christmas i might take some company.
 
Blessed said:
I am going thru the same thing. Aniversary of my husbands and MIL passing which were 9 days apart between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have been having nightmares and woken in full blown panic attacks. I called the doc and she sent out some Xanax to help me get through the holidays.

This is a normal thing for me now at this time of year.
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I hope you will be able to relax and stop having nightmares. We'll get through these holidays together 🤗🌻
 
Keeping myself busy seems to help me cope with being lonely. It's been 10 years since my husband passed, but the holidays are always the hardest. I also am involved with work and online groups like SF, and that helps tremendously. What would I do without you's?

Expecting my son for Thanksgiving and plan to go out during those few days together (shopping, movie, restaurant, etc). Looking forward to that!
 
palides2021 said:
Keeping myself busy seems to help me cope with being lonely. It's been 10 years since my husband passed, but the holidays are always the hardest. I also am involved with work and online groups like SF, and that helps tremendously. What would I do without you's?

Expecting my son for Thanksgiving and plan to go out during those few days together (shopping, movie, restaurant, etc). Looking forward to that!
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I'm only 2 years into being on my own since my husbands' been gone.. and without this forum, and some very special people here ..I would have been a basket case
 
When I was still working I had a number of friends I could speak with on the phone for long periods. 10 minutes, 20, even 30. We lived spread out around the area and didn't work together every day so one of us would call and we could catch up on work, family, vacation plans, hobbies, or on birthdays and such.

Some people were more "gabby" but you could tell they needed to talk.

I haven't had that for a long time though. Over time people changed jobs, moved, retired, etc. and we've all lost touch. I even met a few online who I never met, but we talked on the phone the same way. Now I'm down to just a few who email occasionally.

It doesn't work with random folks. You need something in common or conversations don't go very far. It's hard to build something on nothing.
 
I have moments when I feel lonely, though not very often, still, I do not like this time of year. Once the children were grown it was never the same plus my DH died one week before christmas and although he will be gone 5 years sometimes it seems like yesterday. This morning on our walk I watched the sun rise and was thrilled with the great light show, then we went to the beach and watched the sea birds that visit here each winter. I am so lucky.
 
Yup, pretty much all the time for me since I don't have human interaction offered by work anymore. This forum has been a help. Lotsa nice peeps here engaging in conversations covering just about everything. Still on the website right now but thinking about installing the app so I can get notifications. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on this - app vs website? Seems it might be nice to feel more connected and in touch.
 
sailormann said:
Yup, pretty much all the time for me since I don't have human interaction offered by work anymore. This forum has been a help. Lotsa nice peeps here engaging in conversations covering just about everything. Still on the website right now but thinking about installing the app so I can get notifications. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on this - app vs website? Seems it might be nice to feel more connected and in touch.
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I use the app more than my computer. I like using both but I can sit on the couch using the app. When I sit at the computer 🖥️ for too long my neck and back start hurting so that's the difference for me.

I am particularly feeling lonely. I was thinking of inviting someone for Christmas but they may be visiting their relatives. You can start a conversation with me if you like.
 
MadMongoose66 said:
This site was meant to uplift our antique minds and asses! Smile!!!!!!! WE STILL HAVE EACH OTHER.
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Excuse me? You didn't create this site and obviously don't know what all this site is about. For one thing we express our feelings good and bad and it's been fine with the founder. If you have a problem with this thread feel free to go to another one. You don't dictate what is expressed here. And have a good evening.
 

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