Suffering from loneliness

[Deadsouls]

Hi
I am a newly divorced single parent. My ex moved out less than a month ago.

The separation process was long and painful and it's better this way. I am fortunate in that my ex is a dedicated father and very involved.

So....initially I felt the relief of not living with that horrible atmosphere, however, I didn't expect to feel so lonely and tired at times. Exasperated with kids because they get up so so so early.

I know that it would be normal to experience some loneliness in these circumstances and I'll get used to it. But I fear I'm becoming somewhat of a hermit, hibernating with Netflix, eating bad food (doesn't seem much point to make healthy food just for me), and the longer I hibernate the harder it seems to get out and start building a life for myself.

I am also only late 30s and feel that I would really like some sex! (I just spent a few years in a sexless relationship), I'm young!! Attractive!! But I've no idea about this new life?!

Can anyone relate?
Thank you for reading....for the record I defo think we did the right thing by separating. But the loneliness....

[DoctorTwo]

I hear you. I've been single for too long and can't see a way out of it, for a number of reasons. Sometimes I feel lonely, not often, just sometimes. My only tip is to get dressed, get out there and smile, even if you don't feel like it. Chin up, tits out. Metaphorically speaking.