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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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Shaz51Senior Contributor
how are you tonight @Serenity1 
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@outlander Sorry to hear you are not too well. Hope you will find some comfort in some things tonight. Wish you a warm, comfortable, hopefully a bit pleasant evening. We are here.
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@Shaz51 Hey , thanks for post. It’s so nice. I am sitting breathing through some of my emotional pains, trying not to do stupid things to ‘get rid of’ my sufferings. It’s good to be connected here, makes my pains a bit better.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
what things do you like doing @Meowmy
have you got any furbabies xx
@Bunniekins, @frog
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@Shaz51 I find it hard to cope with my roller coaster emotions. A lot of times just like to sit, hoping the waves will pass.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
sitting with you @Meowmy and sending hugs
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@Shaz51 Thanks for care. It helps a lot.
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frogSenior Contributor
Hello @Shaz51 @Serenity1 @outlander and good to meet you @Meowmy @Rilakkuma
I can relate to the theme here. I agree that MI in itself can be isolating. The forum has really helped me in this regard.
Also, the older I get, the less I care what people think and the more open I've become.
I do have moments/hours/days when the loneliness won't leave me alone. I keep busy. My lovely old Lab helps. I try to accept the feeling and just wait for it to let up.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Hugs @frog im glad youve your lab. Pets are a great help hey
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Bentpole-01Senior Contributor
Hi @Rilakkuma
I'm hearing your struggles with loneliness. It's completely overwhelming feeling so alone and having no one to listen to you. I am also too suffering from abandonment issues and the isolation and loneliness that comes with it. I have lost my mother and biggest support person and I no longer talk with my brother and father due to poor communication and lack of empathy. I haven't been this bad before but I'm feeling completely out of sorts. I wish I could offer some solutions but i can only tell you I know what you are going through. Please try to keep your chin up and hope tomorrow will be better.
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