Who do you talk to about your woes, when you have no one?

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I have lots of people in my life so this shouldn't be a problem for me and I can usually go to different people for advice on different issues.

However, I'm struggling with an issue at the moment and really need to talk it thru with someone, but it's very sensitive in nature so I'd need to choose my confidente wisely.

On this occasion I realise there is literally no one I can approach.

So, who do you go to, when there is no one?

If you genuinely wouldn’t feel comfortable talking to a friend or relative then it’s perhaps the sort of thing that you could benefit from help with from a therapist, doctor or life coach - without knowing exactly what the issue but at any rate, somebody independent who oil could rely on to give advice free from judgement or assumptions.

You’ve specifically said you want advice; but when I have an issue I don’t want to involved anyone I know in I often write it down and then pick apart the main elements of the situation and what sort of input they need that I can resource - though this isn’t quite the same as getting help and advice.

When I had no one to talk to, I used to write in a journal - sometimes writing stuff down would help sort it out in my head.
If this isn't enough though, then maybe there's a help group available on FB (if you're on it) - a private one where you can offload and ask for advice.
If that's not right, then maybe seek counselling - probably not worth it via a GP as that can take forever - but if it's not that kind of problem either then that won't help.

Is it a practical problem, or is it emotional, or is it something about you?

I would go to a counselor if I’m being honest.

it's not a problem I'm having per se, just more of an issue I need to discuss

Well, you could always try to put it on here - do it in 30 days only or similar, so it disappears.

Write it on paper. Everything from the heart. Explain the situation how you feel, if it's regarding another person, write to that person, or an impartial third party, Don't let them see it.

I agree with writing it down - often by the time you get to the end of it you've realised what is right/wrong. I've seen that again and again on here, and experienced it myself.

Whatever you do, don't put it on AIBU!

This is why I talk here. I have absolutely nobody at all.

Be careful what you post on here. There are some trigger words that will invite quite nasty replies. A lot of posters (including me occasionally) don't read the OP properly. Some posters don't understand that the OP may be in a distressed state when they started the thread.