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kindWheel7279 April 17th

Ever notice how, even with friends and family nearby, loneliness can still creep in? It's one of those puzzling feelings that doesn't always make sense, but it's there nonetheless

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Tinywhisper11 April 17th

@kindWheel7279 yeah! I get that. I live in a care home, so lots of staff and other residents here. I also like being alone alot. But sometimes, it just seems like your lonely. I suppose we all do on times. Lonliness is a terrible thing though. How are you feeling right now?

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kindWheel7279 OP April 26th

@Tinywhisper11

I understand of course I do cherish my alone time but I also crave meaningful connections with people and I think my friends and family seem a bit distant in that aspect so maybe I need to find some new people to connect with

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Tinywhisper11 April 26th

@kindWheel7279 it's always good to make new friends ❤❤ and remember you got all of us here at cups too ❤❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤

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delicateMonkey April 18th

@kindWheel7279

Loneliness so is complex <3 Even when we have people right next to us that we know love and care about us, we can still feel so alone. I hope that you feel as welcomed and wanted as possible!

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kindWheel7279 OP April 26th

@delicateMonkey

Thank you :)

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txdewette April 20th

I don't feel that my family likes me. I feel that they think that I am a messy failure. sure they "love "me cuz family but I can't help but feel the distance &awkwardness &disconnection. but some friends offer little support but still no deep connection.

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kindWheel7279 OP April 26th

@txdewette

I can relate to your feelings. Even when I was growing up, my parents didn't really express love or appreciation in the way I needed, and they were kind of emotionally closed off, which made it hard to talk to them about anything. I know they cared for me and did things for me and stuff, but I still feel emotionally distant from them, even when we're physically together

I'm sorry you're going through something similar

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txdewette April 26th

tyvm4ur kindness and love ❤️

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Em777111 April 21st

This is very relatable! Even surrounded by loved ones you can feel so alone. That is why building a relationship with confidence and trust in yourself can help you stay grounded in complex feelings.

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kindWheel7279 OP April 26th

@Em777111

You make a good point. I've been around some not so great influences in the past, and some of my friends are pretty reserved or have different interests and when it comes to my family, we're not as tight knit because I enjoy meaningful conversations and spending time together, but there's a bit of an emotional distance within my family. I guess I've also withdrawn into myself a bit because of it

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yourclosest April 23rd

@kindWheel7279 Yeah I've been in this cycle since years

NotAllHere713 April 24th

@kindWheel7279 

I feel the same way. I am an introvert and I don't have a problem being alone. But I always feel more alone with other people than by myself. It is the same with family and friends or in public. I guess the difference is between being physically alone vs. being emotionally alone. 

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kindWheel7279 OP April 26th

@NotAllHere713

You're right on the mark.

I think of it like being surrounded by a bustling crowd, yet feeling like you're stranded on an emotional island. When there's a lack of connection or understanding, it's as if you're adrift in a sea of people, but still utterly alone in your thoughts and feelings

Not sure if that's overstating it, but it does capture how I feel at times

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patientOwl5764 April 26th

@kindWheel7279 very very true, sadly