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Loneliness this Christmas

Saza

Hi,

I was reading a post recently. I realise that a lot of us here experience loneliness. Either sometimes or all the time. We find it hard to recognise where we have connections e.g. here. 

I'm wondering if anyone has any coping mechanisms in mind for Christmas loneliness and other struggles? 

I think I’m just feeling worried for us all! 

S

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  • Due to the fact that I still live with my parents and there’s family visiting, I’m not actually alone. Nonetheless, I still tend to feel lonely since I hate being around so much chaos and making conversation all day and therefore tending to withdraw myself. At the same time, everyone I would like to connect with is absorbed by their families. When that feeling of being left out due to my own sensitivities is getting too much, I like to imagine that the holidays are just like a long, quiet evening. One of these nights where you get to spent hours on the things you actually like to do without feeling guilty for not doing the things you’re supposed to do since all social demands suddenly vanish due to everyone being focused on their own stuff.  
    I don’t know if that helps and maybe I’m too young to give advice like this, but it can be helpful to see the things you love as company.

    This strategy is no stand-alone-strategy but combined with the other advise given already it might be a starting point.

  • in reply to Emmalephant

    I really like that and it’s good advice. I get quite sensitive and feel awkward around others at Christmas - for many years. Miserable! 

    not a bad idea to focus on doing things you like Thumbsup tone1 

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