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Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember21 Aug 2018, 4:27 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

For this Topic Tuesday, SANE Help Centre Manager @Former-Member, will be facilitating a discussion that looks at loneliness, how it feels, your thoughts and experiences. This is a topic that comes up a lot for members and with the help of the forum we can find connection, but what other strategies can be put in place? Let’s share and brainstorm together in this Topic Tuesday.

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TeejSenior Contributor18 Sept 2018, 8:15 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

I think that PHaMS support workers used to do a bit of that buddy stuff @Former-Member and help people join groups or help them attend things. Since the ndis rollout that has stopped for many people.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor18 Sept 2018, 8:15 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

I think we all need to make a real effort to make connections when we can. Small steps -- I agree @Liss23, @Former-Member

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LarnsNew Contributor18 Sept 2018, 8:17 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

agree!

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Unknown userMember18 Sept 2018, 8:18 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

Yes @Shaz51. Small steps. So on that note...

For those of you who would like to feel less lonely, can you think of a small step you can take in the next few days? Nothing that will create a sense of fear or pressure. But something that can move you slightly towards a new real connection. To feeling seen, heard and valued.

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utopiaSenior Contributor18 Sept 2018, 8:18 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

@Jonty8. Yes. Because I don't work. I'm home all day. People I know work full time. Have kids. Have husbands. So sometimes I feel intrusive, trying to get some of a busy friends time. Feels almost like I'm groveling or begging for some time. It's humiliating and depressing

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EK1Contributor18 Sept 2018, 8:19 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

What a fantastic idea re working in a community garden - my 19 year old son lost all his friends over the last few years due to his illness and their lack of understanding and is constantly lonely and a project like this would be wonderful for him - give him a sense of purpose and achievement without the fear of too much commitment and human contact which he so badly needs!

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Jonty8Contributor18 Sept 2018, 8:19 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

I've been wanting to try meet up groups for a while now. As @Teej pointed out, there's a tendency to put off your social interactions to a date further in the future when you might feel better or more worthy. Having a "buddy" would help immensely!

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Zoe7Senior Contributor18 Sept 2018, 8:20 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

I have DBT tomorrow and those connections have been really good for me. I have found that I am beginning to enjoy the group but it took several months for that to happen. Sometimes we need to give things time to help us.

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utopiaSenior Contributor18 Sept 2018, 8:21 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

Trying to start up a conversation with someone in the street or in the library - maybe @Former-Member. But it's so awkward when they don't want to stop and chat. It makes me feel desperate.

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Jonty8Contributor18 Sept 2018, 8:21 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exploring Loneliness // Tues 18 Sep, 7pm AEDT

@utopia - you've described exactly how I feel! I feel pathetic and desperate trying to organise something with them. I think that's another part of not feeling lonely - having people who want to spend that time with you, just because they enjoy your company.

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