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Miss_BContributor
Hi I’m new here I’ve been feeling really alone in the world for a while now. I feel like I don’t understand people and I really struggle with making connections. How do people make new friends at the age of 40? Anyway I thought I would reach out on here so I could maybe feel less alone or like maybe I’m not the only one who feels like an alien in the world.
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Unknown userMember
@tyme you know me, just colouring a picture and listening to music. Just trying my best to keep the thoughts at bay.
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tymeModerator
What music do you like @Former-Member ?
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Unknown userMember
@tyme i like all sorts of music.
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GibbsSenior Contributor
@Miss_B I know how you feel. Slow and steady wins the race abd you don't have to be best friends straight away take your time abd be selective. I am proud of and would interested to hear how it goes.
In response to: Feeling isolated
GibbsSenior Contributor
@tyme OK.had a lot of chats on sane. Talking to several people.
In response to: Feeling isolated
GibbsSenior Contributor
@Former-Member stay strong my friend. One step at a time remember
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Unknown userMember
Thanks @Gibbs. Just got alot going on right now. Taking things minute by minute.
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GibbsSenior Contributor
@Former-Member to calm myself I listen to calming instrumental covers music. Good also when going to bed.
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GibbsSenior Contributor
@Former-Member good man!
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Unknown userMember
@Gibbs i have music on and I'm colouring a picture. I do whatever I can to keep myself distracted. Bedtime I listen to music or watch a TV show and colour.
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