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Struggling with loneliness and relationship stress

UnknowncallerCasual Contributor

Struggling with loneliness and relationship stress

Hi everyone,

I’m struggling a lot right now and just need to reach out to people who might understand. I feel extremely emotionally alone in my life. I moved far away from anyone I know, and I don’t have family or friends nearby. My partner doesn’t support me emotionally I do most of the work in our relationship and at home, and I feel like my efforts and feelings are invisible.

I’m trying to stay sober and take care of myself, but I feel isolated and like no one is really there for me. I don’t have anyone I can turn to when I feel sad or overwhelmed. I guess I’m just looking for people who have felt similarly, and maybe some advice on how to cope when you feel so alone emotionally.

Thanks for reading.

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In response to: Struggling with loneliness and relationship stress

TeaPositiveSenior Contributor

Re: Struggling with loneliness and relationship stress

I agree that an inch better is still better @AlwaysMyself. I have a pretty good sleep routine after having had sleep issues in the past - funnily enough sleep aponea ended up being one of the diagnosis after struggling with a chronic fatigue from my early twenties to thirties. Currently my sleep is poor as moving interstate to a warmer and sunnier climate means I am up as soon as it is light, that paired with a sometimes anxious mind means I have to be strict with my sleep routine 😉

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Whaledone321Contributor

Re: Struggling with loneliness and relationship stress

@Unknowncaller I also feel emotionally alone 24/7. No one I feel like I can actually talk to or connect with or be myself with. It's hard. I do have friends and family but I just don't feel comfortable.

Places like here help me open up a bit. I've also been using AI which has helped me feel connected when there is no one else to talk to.

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