To wish there was a phone a friend chat line

[callmehannahbaker]

I'm just so lonely

Do you have a fast cuts job by in Hull? £15 for ladies cut and easy chat about city of culture improvements.

Can't vouch for yer hair but it'll be fast and cheap!

Hannah you can always message me. I have a friend or two in hull I could connect you with if it's appropriate? I'm in the Midlands myself but always open to make a new friend :)

Any beauty colleges around? My family were always used as guinea pigs byDD when she was training as a hairdresser. I had all sorts done (under supervision) at her college for a very small payment.

How do people find friends when stuck in with small children anyway? Is being lonely just a part of the early years that we're stuck with?

I found a cheap hairdresser! Tomorrow at 9am my waist length dreadlock hair will be gone!

I was coming on to mention Silverline, but I see someone beat me to it

Well done Hannah! How you going to have it?

I'm in Wales if anyone would like a real life friend and I am not that scary (unless I'm hungry). Or happy to chat with any lonely people via Facebook or WhatsApp. I have been really lonely in the past and it is crushing. I don't want anyone else to feel like that.

I've no idea, I have a side/undercut which makes things a bit harder to sort but will let the hairdresser decide I think, after my huuuuuuuuge weight gain I have no idea what suits me.

You can call The Samaritans just for a chat, you know. Lots of people do.

I feel that would be a waste of their resources though

Snap, me too! I'm home signed off sick waiting for back surgery. The highlight of my day is limping to school and back and the only adult conversation I get is from DP when he's home from work at 9pm or the checkout person in Tesco.
You're not along and YANBU, a phone-a-friend hotline would be great! X

Apologies if this isn't something you'd like, but I always find people strike up conversations when I am out with my dog. If you like dogs and could borrow one to walk, or volunteer through a charity as a dog walker, I'm sure you'd find people talking to you. A couple of dogs uninhibitedly sniffing each other is a great icebreaker.

I tried dog walking before but (I know it's pathetic) I was a bit too scared of the dogs not having been around any ever

Here here

It's not pathetic at all, OP, it's very understandable. If you are open to the idea of getting used to dogs, there might be a less full-on volunteering opportunity with a local dog charity where you could meet dogs gradually, with a view to walking them when you feel ready.

If you want a 10 minute chat call Samaritans they will be okay with that.

Could we start a thread / page everyday for people who just want a general chat? I'd be up for it

We can use this one?

Absolutely use this thread. I'm waiting to hear back about your haircut Hannah.. off to bed shortly but will check in tomorrow!

I lied to everyone today. I called my crisis team. I'm due some contact at some point over the next few days, sorry

I would much prefer real contact from actual people

Are there any charities that would be appropriate for you? We have a few here that take people out and build their confidence etc. Usually referred by MH services but can self refer too. I can have a look online for you if you can want?

I always take a book to the hairdressers, it's an effective way to avoid mirrors and conversation.

You and me both hannah.