cure for loneliness?

really lonely at the moment. i don't have many friends at all.

what do you do when you are lonely?

 

When i'm lonely I listen to upbeat music to shift my mood! I just keep myself busy doing things I like to do. Enjoying my me time.

 

Iam lonely right now, but I am listening to gale garneett and the hollies to get my mind off the craziness.

lol
or I read.

 

I'm sorry. I never get lonely,so I don't know. Maybe go to a movie or library or someplace where people congregate, and smile at several I guess. See what happens?

 

The Christian Brothers are always there for me when no one else is. If you just ask them, maybe they'll be there for you too.

 

i'm in the same boat
honestly reading and music really do help, as well as being outside.

you just gotta remember things will change soon, and maybe this is a way for us to have time to reflect on ourselves and meditate and such.

not gonna lie herb does help ease the transition for those of us not used to a loneliness like this. it even helps with the inner growth part, if you allow it to.

 

i use herb, but don't want to use it to cure emotional pain yanno?

i think part of the problem stems from the fact that i have a hard time trusting and liking people enough to put effort into a friendship. sometimes i feel like an alien, like i am so different from everyone else.
it's nice to get on hipforums and talk, i just feel ill prepared to just get out there and make friends. i recently got out of a long term relationship so i am bored too.

 

Be alone.


When I want to try and relieve loneliness I come here. Or read a good book.

 

I know what ya mean Vig.
When my ex and I split up all my "friends" took his side. Starting over making friends is so hard. I feel like I also can't trust anybody new bc we live in such a small town where everybody knows everybody and their biz. HF is definitely where I turn.
All I can say is hang in there. Love ya vig, so I hope your loneliness blues clears up

 

Most people go to bars.

I'd try the library.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7X7sZzSXYs"]YouTube- How To Be Alone cute little video..

 

Not enough people are alone, or okay with being alone. Learning to do it more often would benefit a lot of people.

 

I Have A Shower, Wash My Dreadlings, Put On Freshly Washed Clothes,

Drive Into Town, Walk Around Checking Out Shops I Normally Never Visit,

And During The Course Of This I Usually Come Across Someone I Haven't

Seen For Years.

Picks Me Up Every Time....



Cheers Glen.

 

actually, when i think of the people that i admire the most, they are people that can be alone and happy.

 

Any of the best art, stories, philosophy, or poems I can think of were created by people who were alone.

So this is how it feels to be lonely

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-fX0UbpZls"]YouTube- Inspiral Carpets - This Is How It Feels

 

hey, i like those videos. thanks to everyone for the advice. please keep it coming.

 

If it is a constant feeling then perhaps you are ready to do something about that.

Perhaps an interest that you already have or a creative outlet that allows you to mix or be around others.

Perhaps joining a group of some kind that does outings, be it nature, theater or any thing that takes your interest.

It is a really good skill to develop to enjoy solitude but that is when you enjoy it.

If not, then you need to find people that you enjoy and wish to mingle with.

Easy right.

Seriously, take small steps and get your feet wet doing anything. It is a start.

 

Try volunteering. Helping those in need makes you feel all warm and squishy.

 

Video games, reading, weed, exercise, watch a new movie each night. Learn to cook something new. Teach yourself a language.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njPFQXVXTx4"]YouTube- Straight Lines *OFFICIAL VIDEO* by dawn Landes