Lonely For Christmas

[droppingrain]

Anyone else spending Christmas and new years alone?

I live 600 miles from any family. I have a job but it's just me alone for the holidays with my pet lovebird. I don't know how to kill the loneliness or at least get used to it.

No one to get gifts from or give to. I guess I shouldn't think too hard about it because it becomes overwhelmingly depressing. I think I isolated myself gradually here, maybe it's my own fault. Who knows.

Just feeling down at the moment.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Hello,

I am sorry you are feeling so lonely. That's really difficult and hard on someone. Do you have a therapist or any support?

Best wishes.

 

[droppingrain]

I see a psychiatrist every so often, but not a regular therapist or anything.
Thanks for the wishes.

 

[AngelKeeperJ]

I hope your loneliness will be short-lived. My negative feelings usually get better on Jan. 1st. The Holidays have such expectations and memories, good and bad.

Try to focus on the good, and if it gets really bad, write down what has NOT happened to you this year!

Blessings & Positive thoughts....sent from me to you!
AKJ

 

[droppingrain]

Thank you for your positive thoughts and blessings!
It's good to know there's people out there, who know I'm here too. =)
Sitting in the chat room, which no one seems to use? *is puzzled*

 

[AngelKeeperJ]

I'm 'chat-phobic'. I'd go to the 'Chit Chat' area and ask if anyone is wanting to chat. Sorry I'm not a good
chatter-er'.

 

[droppingrain]

That's fine I sit in the chat function and draw stuff by myself. Someone draw with me!!

 

[Bosco2153]

I'm spending the Christmas Day with my children and grandchildren and am terrified because it brings back some hard memories for me that I hope I can keep stuffed away. I prefer to spend it alone, but yes that's hard as well.

 

[droppingrain]

Be strong deedlerock. Happy Holidays!

 

[Light in darkness]

As of today, I think I have created a situation where I am now going to be spending Christmas alone. I keep telling myself I don't really care and I can just skip the whole holidays, but I'm not sure how I'll feel on the day.

 

[71nothing]

I tend to be always surrounded by people but still feel a very deep loneliness. This is something I have not been able to shake. I've even reached out to a couple of friends and we do things together but the loneliness is still there. I think it stems from the iron exterior I wear not allowing others to know I am anything but perfectly fine.

 

[Shellbell]

I've spent Christmas's on my own in the past and it is really hard. I feel lonely now even though I'm married and have children. You can be surrounded by people and still feel alone. But, being completely alone is worse.

Christmas is such a hard time for so many people.

Maybe those who will be alone could plan to chat via this forum on Christmas Day and other days, so not to feel completely alone and support each other.