How do you deal with feelings of loneliness?

[OregonGuy]

I realize that I was born lonely--disfunctional family, never taught how to be a people person--have lived most of my life lonely and will probably die lonely, in spite of efforts on my part. Realizing that there;s nothing more I can do about it and that I'm a member of a large club has helped a tiny bit.

 

[Babs2u]

I realize that I was born lonely--disfunctional family, never taught how to be a people person--have lived most of my life lonely and will probably die lonely, in spite of efforts on my part. Realizing that there;s nothing more I can do about it and that I'm a member of a large club has helped a tiny bit.

I think you are doing something about it by being here and sharing your feelings. People care about you. I know I do.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

When someone starts a thread, they should have the courtesy to return now and then and check on how it's going; perhaps offer some feedback.

 

[officerripley]

I think you are doing something about it by being here and sharing your feelings. People care about you. I know I do.

Thank you.

 

[Veronica]

When someone starts a thread, they should have the courtesy to return now and then and check on how it's going; perhaps offer some feedback.

Ive seen this happen in other forums. Often its not intentional.
Sometimes they dont remember where they posted.
And If they dont check the box for email notifications they dont get notified .

 

[MACKTEXAS]

Ive seen this happen in other forums. Often its not intentional.
Sometimes they dont remember where they posted.
And If they dont check the box for email notifications they dont get notified .

Maybe so. I gave up trying to figure people out long ago.

 

[Trade]

I like being alone.

 

[saucyspam]

I've lived alone for most of my 79 years on this planet. These days most of my time is spent alone. I don't have it figured out, and the intensity of my loneliness varies. Lately I am very lonely since my daughter is mad at me and hasn't texted in a week (she usually does almost daily.) So, no advice or conclusions, just what everyone else has said. This forum helps some. Nothing resolved, that's for sure.

I like this answer a lot. Thank you for this

 

[saucyspam]

See that's for some people like you who are used to social interaction with various people. I realize how hard that can be not having someone, but I would suggest looking at senior citizen centers where you can sit there and chat with others of your age.

I will admit the reason I don't have any problem with loneliness, is because of previous abuse, verbal & physical and bullying. I seem to like myself best when I'm alone.

That's powerful that you seem to like yourself the best when alone. I wish to be like you one day

 

[saucyspam]

Hand on heart, I have never felt loneliness, my life has been a very busy one and never enough hours in the day to do all the things I planned.
What would be nice though, is to have one of those Hawaiian girls visit now and again, with a big palm leaf to fan me while she dropped grapes in my mouth.

haha same here

 

[OldOld]

I realize that I was born lonely--disfunctional family, never taught how to be a people person--have lived most of my life lonely and will probably die lonely, in spite of efforts on my part. Realizing that there;s nothing more I can do about it and that I'm a member of a large club has helped a tiny bit.

This is me too. I always thought there was something wrong with me.

 

[papa tiger]

I guess I use what talents I have discovered to occupy myselfs thoughts.
I'm not caught on TV or Movies. The smart TV is usually on but I seldom
watch much in a given minute.

Keeping a Journal, planning tomorrow tasks, maybe looking back to the past?
I am mostly content with what's happening with me each day. Being married
sure must help and basically being healthy. I don't ask for much. Find blessed
is a great answer. Sleep well, its time to retire now.