Getting used to living alone

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Hi there,
I just thought I'd share my concern. After my relationship ended with my daughters dad,
I recently moved into a place with my daughter. I always have lived with my older sister in the family home that we grew up in and also spent time living with my ex boyfriend and his parents before the break up. I suffer from anxiety and I am having therapy, however I get so anxious whenever my daughter goes to stay at her dad's. I only moved in 3 days ago
and I know it takes time to adjust but today I am sitting hear freaking myself out thinking I won't ever be able to live on my own. I feel silly feeling this way but I hate feeling lonely, I'm so used to living with my sister. I just want to learn to enjoy my solitude but it feels so hard.
Lockdown doesn't help :(

I'm sorry you feel like that, it must be hard for you. I have been away to University for the last few years and been living in student accommodation. The studio I had was fine, but the building was like living in a hotel. I never saw anyone from arriving home to leaving the next day. It took me a long time to settle. I think having someone to phone for a chat helps and keeping busy. I found the longer I stayed in the less I wanted to go out, so try and get out for a walk during the day if you can. I hope others have more advice for you.