I'm depressed and have anxiety disorder and am seeing a psychiatrist. Recently my psychiatrist and I have attributed my conditions to being lonley -- especially at night time. I barley ever have contact with people because of my job, where I can't talk to anyone there either. I am engaged but untill June of 2008 we are in a long distance relationship. I feel especially lonley at night because we used to cuddle every night and now i dont have that. I feel so lonley and insecure that im losing sleep worse than I already was. Is there anything I can do to not feel so lonley? thanks =/
2007-12-16 18:35:34 · 7 answers · asked by Maxwell 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
you must learn to be your own best friend, stop looking to others to alleviate your loneliness for they can't, you have to do that for yourself.
2007-12-16 18:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi! I have General Anxiety Disorder with panic attacks, and depression, etc. I was reading some of the above answers and they are really good! A pet is a good idea, even a small bird - something to talk to. Volunteer work can make you feel so appreciated - they constantly thank you for coming in - I know this because I did it. Just find one that you would enjoy. You could take a class in something you would enjoy. Make sure you go for some walks either after work or at lunch to help you stay more relaxed and sleep better. Warm milk and turkey have a chemical that can help you sleep.
2007-12-16 19:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by optimist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loneliness is like this hole in your heart that can't be filled no matter what you do. Missing someone is different, if you know you'll eventually see them again. Co-dependent is that feeling I got after realizing my marriage was over and I missed hugging my husband so much I ached all over. Sometimes it's okay to be all of those things, all at once!
You can try finding new friends every new day. Make new friends wherever you go. Even online... as long as you feel you can screen them.
The only cure for filling the hole in my heart, was God. I had to put my trust and dependence in Him. And then and only then, was I able to love myself enough not to put myself through it day after day. --- Oh, I still get those "days" of pure raw loneliness. But that's when I have to turn to God, and pray about it. Then, I'm okay again.
Good luck and God bless.
2007-12-17 06:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by C Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
um i can get depressed and have an anxiety disorder as well but i rarely feel lonely even tho I'm alone most of the time i think this might be because i love being being by myself u need to lean how to love being by your self cuz u will alone most of time even when u get married. just think there is someone worse off then u
2007-12-16 18:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by vangy w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a pet.
This may or may not help, but for some people it can help a lot. A nice cat will cuddle with you.
Try meeting new people, ie neighbors.
Good luck, and feel better ;-)
2007-12-16 19:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by pab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not quit your job and move to where your finance is? If that is not possible why doesn't quit his job and move to where you are? No job, no salary, no nothing is worth suffering. I don't care if you are making $250,000 a year, move out to him and make $10 an hour if you have to. Stop the suffering and start the living.
2007-12-16 18:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a volunteer job so you arent so socially isolated, get out and do things so that you are busy and arent so focused on your problems. If your mind is busy you wont feel so focused on your problems.
2007-12-16 18:42:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋