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Lost and Lonely

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mummylms · 10/11/2023 23:30

I don't know where to start to even put into words how I feel. I have a loving family yet I feel very lonely in myself if that's makes sense to anyone it's so hard to explain. I feel so lost how to feel better or what to do. Been to GP been prescribed lots of different things done CBT etc. Just send like I'm going round in a circle that I can't escape from. Any advice appreciated or just a friendly chat x

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BetsyBobbins · 10/11/2023 23:55

So sorry you're going through this. I have no advice but didn't want to read and run. Sending you love Flowers

friendlycat · 11/11/2023 00:08

I’m sorry that you feel this way at the moment. Do you think it is something that will gradually pass with time, or is there anything deeper that’s making you feel like this?

I hope you can feel the love of your family and try and get a small bit of comfort from that. Love is a very important and powerful thing.

Perhaps try and just take one day at a time. Perhaps write down your feelings in a diary. Are there any support groups that you would consider. Can you talk to friends and family and honestly tell them how you feel.

I wish you well.

Jessforless · 11/11/2023 00:09

I’m so sorry you feel like this. I think it’s not uncommon and it’s great you’ve posted.

Can you tell us about your family?

LulooLemon · 11/11/2023 00:15

You sound like a deep thinker. I don't want to contradict any advice you've had from therapy, so only take heed of my ideas if they seem compatible with professional opinion.

Firstly, get yourself out in nature. Take your family or a friend on a long scenic walk - park, wetlands, lakes, bird sanctuary, gardens whatever. Do this a lot as a weekly must-do activity.

On a similar theme, if you have a friend with a dog, ask to accompany them on their walks.

Do you work? If not, gain some purpose by becoming a volunteer. Just a couple of hours a week at a food bank or primary school can give you a great feeling of satisfaction.

Treat yourself to a daily lovely thing. If you don't have money, it can be very cheap - a home manicure that you do yourself for example.

Lift your mood with a trip to the hair dresser.

Exercise to get the endorphins flowing - swim, jog, walk etc. two or three times a week.

Immerse yourself in uplifting fiction. If you're not a reader, take our a free trial Audible subscription and let someone read to you.

Take up a new sociable hobby - dance is good and there are always beginner groups available.

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