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Posted by jammerlich on September 15, 2009, at 14:01:20
What do you do?I need help.
Posted by Deneb on September 15, 2009, at 14:41:28
In reply to When you're profoundly lonely, posted by jammerlich on September 15, 2009, at 14:01:20
(((((((((((Jammer))))))))))))
I hope you feel better soon.
Posted by Sigismund on September 15, 2009, at 15:33:18
In reply to When you're profoundly lonely, posted by jammerlich on September 15, 2009, at 14:01:20
You go on babble.
>What do you do?
You post until you are overwhelmed by posters remorse.
What if you're lonely but you don't like people much, which is to say real ones, as opposed to the other sort?
This is almost the moment at which I develop posters remorse, when I start telling Americans to go hiking in Utah.
Posted by Justherself54 on September 15, 2009, at 18:25:21
In reply to Re: When you're profoundly lonely » jammerlich, posted by Sigismund on September 15, 2009, at 15:33:18
((jammer))..maybe going into chat tonite might help?
Posted by seldomseen on September 15, 2009, at 19:42:18
In reply to When you're profoundly lonely, posted by jammerlich on September 15, 2009, at 14:01:20
IMO, you take a risk a seek out others.
Or get tons of pets.
Either way, I think loneliness comes from a lack of connection with others. One can be lonely is grand central station because there is no real connection with anyone there.
Seeking to bridge the gap between you and another beating heart, no matter how risky it may seem, will stamp out loneliness.
Seldom.
Posted by obsidian on September 15, 2009, at 21:26:48
In reply to When you're profoundly lonely, posted by jammerlich on September 15, 2009, at 14:01:20
you find someone or some people (perhaps babble ;-)who care about you, and they listen
...even if there is no answer right now
(((((jammerlich)))))
Posted by Dinah on September 15, 2009, at 22:03:28
In reply to Re: When you're profoundly lonely, posted by seldomseen on September 15, 2009, at 19:42:18
Posted by Angela2 on September 16, 2009, at 9:14:52
In reply to When you're profoundly lonely, posted by jammerlich on September 15, 2009, at 14:01:20
maybe talk to someone about how you feel or be around people you like. (((((jammer))))) sorry you felt so crummy yesterday.
Posted by Phillipa on September 16, 2009, at 12:34:07
In reply to Re: When you're profoundly lonely, posted by Angela2 on September 16, 2009, at 9:14:52
Babble? At least feel connected to the world. Phillipa
Posted by Sigismund on September 16, 2009, at 19:00:15
In reply to Re: When you're profoundly lonely, posted by seldomseen on September 15, 2009, at 19:42:18
The feeling of isolation from others is a classic symptom of depression and for all I know, a cause.
There was a time when, for all the problems, people knew their neighbours more than they do now.
I managed to find some people whom (?) I did not easily and naturally antagonise (all the time!).
If you feel terrible, or desperate, it makes contact that much more difficult. To him who has shall more be given, but to him that has not, even that which he has shall be taken away.
People I know now don't mind saying that they take an AD or whatever, and they are more prepared to accept people in different shapes and sizes than was the case when I was younger. Perhaps some of those things matter less because we are closer to death?
(There's probably something to be said for it. I imagine immortality would lead to a war of all against all?)
Posted by Phillipa on September 16, 2009, at 20:54:07
In reply to Re: When you're profoundly lonely, posted by Sigismund on September 16, 2009, at 19:00:15
Sigi you doing okay? Love PJ
Posted by Sigismund on September 17, 2009, at 3:26:42
In reply to Re: When you're profoundly lonely » Sigismund, posted by Phillipa on September 16, 2009, at 20:54:07
>Sigi you doing okay? Love PJ
Depends how I sleep, which depends on factors beyond me.
Some days are better than others, but I had a few bad ones for a bit.
Posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2009, at 19:46:45
In reply to Re: When you're profoundly lonely » Phillipa, posted by Sigismund on September 17, 2009, at 3:26:42
Sigi I'm truly sorry. Love PJ
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