Is there a Medication that will cure loneliness?

Question

Take your meds, see your doctor, go to groups....Yeah ,Yeah
after all these years, Nothing will change.Death is next.

Answer 1

When everyone leaves you, you're alone. When you leave everone, that is when the loneliness begins. ("Schiller")

"There's no chance he'll do anything about his situation. He has no *reason* to do something about his situation. Right now, he's perfectly comfortable being sorry for himself, because he's not feeling crappy enough to actually be pressed to change." (unnamed psychologist)

Getting to know people isn't an easy task, but the point is, you must be willing to let people into your life as well. It's not enough going to a place filled with people. It's not enough to go somewhere, say "Here I am. Now, like me".
Finding friends is like courtship. It needs effort and will.
I don't know how you behave when you are around people. Do you wear an invisible "F*** off!" sign? Are you smiling, friendly and helpful? Are you angry at others just because they are there?
What I'm trying to say is that fighting loneliness has a lot to do with "Do I really want to mix with these people?". For example, it's a lot easier to open up when you meet with people who have the same interests as you, but a bunch of people who are talking about things you know nothing about is more likely to make one try to escape.

Radiating self pity and EVIL GLOOM and going around with expectations of "No one loves me anyway" is a sure way to drive people away. Think of it this way: when you meet someone, how does that person have to behave so that you would enjoy spending time with him or her? If you'd meet yourself, or someone exactly like yourself, would you want to become their friend? If yes, why? If no, why? (There's a very funny way to find out how you come across when you approach people by filming your ordinary encounter. When I did that, it was kind of a shock, but in the end I managed to get rid of the worst mistakes.)

But don't expect people to come to you just because you are in the room. Doesn't work, never has, never will. Except if you're Paris Hilton, perhaps.

Answer 2

There is medication for illnesses that may contirbute to loneliness such as antidepressants (I was incredible lonely when I went onto these), but at the end of the day the cure will have to come from yourself. It may sound impossible or even incredibly scary but you really do need to go out and find friends, try joining a society where you can be of help to others.

Also if you are having really difficulty interacting with others try therapy. I feel for you and hope you are not lonely for much longer. Please don't do anything drastic.

Answer 3

You're looking for the wrong cure for loneliness, unless they can pack a little person in the bottle you have the wrong cure in mind.
Why don't you seek out ways that you can be around other people. Try your hand at volunteering at a church, hospital, nursing home, soup kitchen. There are so many people out there in much worse situation than you are. I think that depression comes from being too self absorbed, try to find something that will get you around other people and busy yourself in trying to help them. Try to focus on them and not yourself. You may find that in doing this you may make friends or at least find a purpose in being.
Another thing you can do is learn to pray. God is always there for you too.
Good luck!

Answer 4

If there is ever was such a miracle drug, I think it would put an end to a lot of problems, as well as cause a lot of new problems.

In reality, there is not, and there never can be a drug for curing that, because loneliness is an emotion, a feeling, and you cannot combat them with drugs of any kind.

Answer 5

just call 1-800- go to the bar. ;)

. Ask the "pharacist' for a dose of your favorite poison, and sit back and watch the show. :D.

best case scenario.. you could end up hooking up,eventually(ew-but . not on the first night , at a new prospective haunt.. What if you end up with the Resident hoochie-momma, cuz you didn't know that's who she was.. yikes. you'd chance losing your cred with someone 'real'.)

and
worst case scenario.. you get out of the house, you enjoy some eyecandy, maybe - and watch a little 'live-soap opera' action.
...ain' nuthin' wrong with that. ; )

Answer 6

sorry you're feeling lonely.

even when it's difficult, it might be a good thing to make a plan to get OUT of the house.

have you considered joining groups outside of mental health groups, which might involve you with other people? going to the gym? taking a karate (or other class), singles group?

what are your interests?

do you have a friend or two you could get together with for lunch once in a while? or family member?

you could also do volunteer work (dog shelter, hospital)... and name your days and hours... even if it's only a couple hours a week.

you are welcome to join our mental illness web forums, listed below. we are a small group of caring individuals... supportive too!

hugs!

Answer 7

The medication of Scientology spreads happiness.

Answer 8

Enjoy your own company. It will make you a stronger person. Being alone is fine, you just think you're a failure because you have no one to be with. People arn't always the best company, they arn't that nice anyway...get a pet :)

Answer 9

a relationship helps loneliness

Answer 10

Why dont you try making some friends?! That's the best medication for lonliness...