Feeling alone

Hugs from me too. Please please try to find the motivation to get out and do things and be among people. You really will feel the benefit.
I speak from recent experience of separation. It was my choice to leave an unhappy marriage. I now live alone.
I had my first dose of covid about a month ago and really went downhill emotionally. That was after feeling I was making some headway post separation.
I was unable to get to the voluntary work i do in a community garden, and 2 craft groups i go to. In a short time i really felt I had gone downhill. Thankfully I'm now able to get to them all and the exercise, fresh air, company and laughs are getting me back 'up.'
I wouldn't mind either if you fancy a chat though I too am in Bonnie Scotland so maybe not in person.

Sending love and hugs to you Beckett. I hope all the lovely messages you’ve had have assured you that Gransnet is here for you. 💐🤗

Fae1

See your GP. That's the place to share this not on a gransnet forum. They can offer you professional help.

I would have thought this was exactly the place to come for a bit of peer support, inviting practical suggestions on seeking help to navigate difficult times.

I’m sorry you are feeling very low Beckett and hope things start to improve soon. Don’t be frightened to ask for professional help if you feel it could help 💐

Fae1

See your GP. That's the place to share this not on a gransnet forum. They can offer you professional help.

What an awful thing to say FAEL , what’s the doctor got to do with someone feeling lonely,? How can a doctor possibly help ? Just hope that you never need any help from Gransnetters when things go wrong in your personal life .

Hope that you’re feeling less lonely being in touch with Gransnetters, Beckett ,this is a good place to share your feelings . , I think most of us can feel lonely at times ,can even feel lonely in a crowd as they say , I know as I’ve experienced it myself . 💐

Thank you to everyone for your kind words and advice. I have received news of two deaths and a serious illness in my family, unfortunately they live in another country and I am unable to travel to be with them. I have spoken about this with a very kind neighbour but what I miss is the physical contact and comfort I used to get from a hug with my DH

Grammy
Fae1

See your GP. That's the place to share this not on a gransnet forum. They can offer you professional help.

Feeling alone and lonely is not a matter for the doctor. You have just gaslit her. Which is a wicked thing to do.

Well-said Gramy

Sending you hugs Beckett and keep posting; you have good friends here 💐

I wonder does Fael have problem, to not understand what was said was particularly cruel.

I go to all local 'coffee' mornings in various venues so manage to have a natter with people...Went to one in the museum the other day, only six people but there was things to do an tea and cake.... fortunately I am fit and active to get out but unfortunatly home alone and lack company and people to phone

LRavenscroft: Good post. I endorse.

A word about U3A, I know that many go and advocate U3A as being perfect for alone people but tbh it is not. There are many cliques and couples who chat politely on the surface but that is as far as it goes. Just saying, so that alone people are not disappointed. Eg sit by yourself and see how many will come and sit by you and include you.

I find it far far better to join an interest in-depth group out of u3a. My fantastic specialist craft group folded an accessible venue during lockdown, it is now too far to travel. I am back to searching, making the effort. I want more than knit and natter, which I do attend locally. Neither do I want a course as I am already skilled in several interests. I am back to looking at guild level