Peer Group Chat// Feeling Isolated and Lonely // Thursday 18th April 2024, 7-8:30PM AEST

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Can you please refrain from tagging me in threads which I haven't participated in, please thyme?

It's OK if you are directly replying to something which I have said

Sure thing @DogMan79

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Thanks to everyone who joined tonight. Here are the questions for this evening. Feel free to continue this chat here:

I am a little different in these scenarios as I do not often (rarely) feel lonely. I prefer being on my own, with my fur babies of course. I feel the most lonely in large groups/functions etc. I can connect with people, do the small talk thing and be engaging in these situations but they are certainly not my thing. I know it is widely accepted that we are social animals and need connections/social interactions - which I suppose I get from my work - but outside of that, face to face interactions are not what I crave nor seek. This was not always the case - I used to be a very social 'butterfly' but not my thing now - maybe knowing myself more and maybe priorities in life changed...

I agree with you @Zoe7 ,

I super satisfied to be alone.

I think there is a clear distinction between being alone and feeling lonely.

At the moment, my life is so full, that I don't seek or crave to be around people.

Thoughts Anyone?

Yes @tyme There is a big distinction between being alone and feeling lonely. Much like you - I have a full life. Work and volunteering take up a major part of my life and both are very fulfiling, but when I am home, I am with my fur babies and that brings me a lot of extra joy - so I have a good balance.

@tyme Is it loneliness when you choose to be alone?

I am alone often and I like it that way. Interacting with others and having to leave the house increases my anxiety.

Another point is I think you can be surrounded by people yet still feel lonely.

When you chose to be alone, i don't think it means you are lonely. Yes, you are 'alone', but you are not 'lonely'. That's my take @Snowie

I love being alone. But in no way do I feel lonely at all!