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how do you survive loneliness

i should be no stranger to loneliness now, ive lived alone 20 years, i have no support mechanism except for my elderly parents who live far away.....when ive tried to join in social gatherings in the past, people seem to shun me, i don't really know why.......my mum and dad have told me a billion times i look normal and don't stand out.

in the days i often don't feel it as much but at night, often, i really do feel lonely and abandoned...i also suffer with a personality disorder which ive had since 16 years old, i'm in my late 40s now.


anyhow i'd appreciate anything you know of on how i can survive my lonely existence.
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nick030 · 31-35, M
I wish I had known. I don't have a problem being alone, but it does feel lonely at times. I've tried socializing more even though I'm an introvert. I even joined a band. It helped but then the feeling of loneliness would intensify as soon as I got home. I figured the only way I could prevent this is if I get married, which I wasn't really keen on earlier. I hope it helps though. I'm getting married in November... If this doesn't work for me, then probably I have tried everything and failed to find an answer.
Wiseacre · F
@nick030 getting married to end loneliness is delusional.
nick030 · 31-35, M
@Wiseacre Well I guess I'm doomed then... 😭