Even when there's no one else around, remember these words. I know what it's like, because I've been there before. I've been there more than once, if you can believe it, at different points in my life. Even now, it's hard to not succumb to the feeling the feeling of being lonely. I'm surrounded by people every single day, yet it's so easy to slip into that darkness. Sometimes, I feel the loneliest when I'm with a group of people. And as I've stated, it isn't because I don't have friends. I know that I have friends and I am thankful for each and every one of them, even if I don't get to see everyone as much as I'd like to see them. You can trust me, because I have to remind myself of these things, too. Loneliness is not something simply spurred by the lack of friends and/or the lack of a lover. It is something that can come on so quickly and so suddenly, and it can leave such a feeling of hopelessness and anxiety. Oftentimes, those people who feel lonely turn to certain vices to feel more fulfilled, like alcohol, smoking, or drugs. Having experienced an addiction like one of those, I'm here to tell you that there are ways to get through feeling lonely without risking your health. Even if you feel isolated, there is always someone who cares about you and who would miss you terribly if you weren't in their lives. Sometimes, the greatest cure for loneliness is to be alone. That sounds kind of funny, doesn't it? But I've met some of the most interesting people when I've been alone at the park here. Some of the most interesting people turn up alone, too... And I'm not saying that it's always easy to meet new people, but it can happen. Chin up, I have faith in you. Have faith in yourself, and courage. Whatever you do, do not turn to the bottle, do not pick up those pills... smash those cigarettes. Even if you feel like you have no hope in the world, you matter. You are unique and you are hugely important to the scheme of things you are a child of the universe, no less than anyone else on this planet. I hope you find peace. I mean it.
awesomemany times some people tend to think that being alone is the same when it's not. its ok to be alone. Love it.
Jeni baby thank you. Thanks Butterfly. Yes we all feel lonely at times but it's nice to remember actually we are not. ️
sorry I was trying to say that people think being alone and being lonely are the same. I need to sleep but great thread.