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RilakkumaNew Contributor
I’m interested if anyone loneliness has as big as impact as it does in my life. I’m not close with my family and don’t have any friends. I don’t feel there is anyone who is there for me to reach out to. It is a very painful experience to say the least. How do others deal with this?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@outlander time to wind down for the night. Wish you a good sleep. I just wear sadness and emotional pains ATM, not sure because of the cold reality or my illness and traumas. But feel much better connected in here, feel more relaxed and less lonely.
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starflameSenior Contributor
@outlander thank you
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starflameSenior Contributor
thanks @Meowmy
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hugs @starflame , @Rilakkuma , @Meowmy , @outlander , @Serenity1 
how is everyone today
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@outlander hey, how are you this evening? I am used to roller coaster life and emotions, filled with sadness and pain. I am learning to be less scared about that. I am sitting waiting to watch the news, not actively trying to ‘get rid’ of my sufferings.
Thanks for support. It’s really nice.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hugs @Meowmy , @outlander , sitting with you xx
what are you having for dinner @Meowmy
we had sausages and a pasta meal tonight
have a shower and watch some tv xx
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Serenity1
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Serenity1Senior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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