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2006-06-26 07:01:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Mental Health

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just think you are "lonely" but not necessarily "alone"
i know what loneliness and emptiness feel like, especially when i was younger. but what helped me through it was when i finally grew up and realized that the world does not revolve around me. we sometimes feel alone when we feel like we are being ignored... that's how i used to think. but now, i don't care anymore if nobody pays attention to me. you will get more positive feedbacks if you were to help other people in need -- and in return, that actually gets you noticed even more. compared to sulking in your own sadness. so try to go out and help out... it's a wonderful feeling.

2006-06-26 07:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

First, think of reasons why you think you feel lonely. Then, look at the people around you. Not physically around you, I meant your family your circle of friends, spouse or children if you have them. What is it about their company that still makes you feel lonely? It might be that you dont spend enough time with them, or that whatever time you do spend together is not that enjoyable for you.You might want to look at ways to fix that. Now look at yourself. Try to (it's hard) look at yourself objectively. What is your self esteem like? Am I a person who someone would like to be with? You might have been lonely and moping for so long that you have alienated yourself from other people, including yourself. Get to know yourself. Realize that you ARE a worthy person and need not be lonely because you have so many things going on for you. Try to realize that you too, have been blessed. Start from the very fact that you are alive and healthy, that there are people who care about you.

There are some people who, after trying extremely hard to realize their good fortune, and that they need not be lonely, or alone, still feel lonely and/or are alone. You might want to seek a psychologist (who very well might ask you the same things I said above), or a phychiatrist who can prescribe mood altering medication. I do not recommend the latter, as drugs are habit forming and do not really solve the pressing issue. Only do that as a last resort.

Lastly, try to join support groups. There are lots online, just search for them. Try to smile once in a while. There are studies that show people who smile even when they're sad get a mood boost from it. Sort of like your emotion will eventually reflect your physical state.

Good luck. There are a lot of people who are lonely, so you're not alone. That in itself, is I think a comforting thought too.

2006-06-26 14:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by humdrum 3 · 0 0

Well, you won't feel lonely for the seven minutes you take reading all these great answers people have taken the time to create for you. You see, people really do care. They care about you and they care about others. You can be plunk in the middle of a crowd and feel lonely, but there are things you can do which will take that feeling away. A loving pet is such an upper! I pick up my little Scooter (it brings tears to my eyes because I love her so much - she was a stray who wandered into our back yard about five years ago in an ice storm. Her fur was all matted - God, she was a mess. Now her fur is silky, she is well fed and loved to pieces. My little Scooter. You know what she does? She has adopted me now. She follows me about the house... and when I am up here in my room on the computer writing this, she is stretched out long at the foot of my bed on the soft comforter, snoozing so contentedly, not a care in the world, happy and peaceful...) and I give her the biggest little hug in the world. I talk to her and she looks back into my eyes so steadily... little Scooter. Who was to care for her? She was lonely, but because she was a little stray cat, did she know it? Probably not... but she knows how happy she is now. You can tell just by looking at her... so the remedy for loneliness is to REACH OUT SOMEHOW. I know this is a tall order, because when you are sad and isolated and feeling awful inside, you feel like you have nothing to give nor anything to reach out with... but believe me, there are loving people everywhere. This Yahoo! Answers column is one of those places. Look at all the answers you have received! People are taking your loneliness seriously - very seriously, because they know how it feels, too. You are not alone. And you will continue to find friends as you grow who will be there for you any time you get your hands full and feel like just jumping out the window. Thank you for providing this opportunity to talk with you briefly on the importance of knowing others do care for you. Sent to you with love from Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. (I am 63 years old.)

2006-06-26 14:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Do something you enjoy, whether it be eating or watching tv or get a hobby. Try something you wouldn't normally try. Get a pet - take in a homeless animal or adopt one from your local animal adoption center.

Don't feel compelled to take medication or any of the other baloney that they generally prescribe for loneliness or depression.

2006-06-26 14:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Do something fun here is a list! By doing fun things and sports you can feel great!!!
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- Go for a walk or jog
- get into puzzles
- start making crafts
- SPROTS SPORTS SPORTS!!!
- Listen to music
- Play ping pong
- Paint
- Buy yourself a Rubiks cube
- Spend some time with loved ones and friends
- Color
- Read
- Watch a ovie
- get a pet
- Sleep
- play games on the computer
- volunteer around your neighborhood!

2006-06-26 14:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0 0

Join a club where there plenty of people to meet! I know what it like to be lonely also!! Get out and enjoy life it way to short.

2006-06-26 14:13:32 · answer #6 · answered by SUN FLOWER 5 · 0 0

Think of the lonelier people you can cheer up by cheering up yourself first.

2006-06-26 14:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by Doclester 4 · 0 0

I to have been very lonely lately ( my wife passed away ) but
I find you must move forward and keep a positive attitude

2006-06-26 14:06:28 · answer #8 · answered by BONE° 7 · 0 0

for sure this is depression , u feel other feelings too like sadness , hesitation , overwhelmed , no selfesteem , no confidence , cold , feel something heavy on ur heart especially once u wake up , right ?
please see a theropist , it will really help .

2006-06-26 14:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by Egyptian Daffodil 5 · 0 0

get a dog

2006-06-26 14:53:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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