Reaching out to fellow introverts...
How do you beat the crushing depression of being alone all the time...because christmas break is making me cry because I have nothing to do and I'm all alone
22-25, F
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Carissimi · 70-79, F
As simple as this sounds, have a daily routine, and do it. It’s the foundation of everything else. When you are depressed, just doing the main parts of the routine will feel like you have accomplished something. Accomplishment is good for morale. It's not a substitute for the love and affection of family and friends, and feeling wanted, but if there is no choice but to be alone in this life, then accomplishment can give you a little lift.
Be well 🙏🤗 🎁💐
Be well 🙏🤗 🎁💐
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Carissimi · 70-79, F
Absolutely. When I’m falling into a depression, as I am now. I have five things I do to make sure I don’t fall into chaos, which would make me feel even worse. Make my bed. Get myself ready for the day. Make sure my dishes are washed. Keep up with laundry. Take trash and recycling out. These are the basics of my daily routine. I have a lot more tasks to do, but when in a depression, just doing these five things keeps me from chaos, which can happen very easily while depressed.
Sometimes depression can be so severe, it’s just enough to get out of bed, and wash your face, and brush your teeth. Whatever small step one can take is an accomplishment. I also work out. This helps my sanity a lot. @ozgirl512
Sometimes depression can be so severe, it’s just enough to get out of bed, and wash your face, and brush your teeth. Whatever small step one can take is an accomplishment. I also work out. This helps my sanity a lot. @ozgirl512
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
antisocialbutterfly · 22-25, F
@cherokeepatti I just want friends
Lilnonames · F
@ozgirl512 hello ozzy hope your well
SW-User
@antisocialbutterfly buy yourself a coffee or tea and sit and peoplewatch at a coffeeshop or the mall. Bookstores are great. Stop at a petstore. Just being out can help your mood.
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antisocialbutterfly · 22-25, F
@SW-User I don't want to go out
Miram · 31-35, F
@NativeOregonian Nothing to see, he's just my SW slave ☺️
Yeah, the only reason I watch TV is to read the news banners, with the mute on. I hope you will find someone who will listen and talk to you ❤️ I know it's essential for many.
Yeah, the only reason I watch TV is to read the news banners, with the mute on. I hope you will find someone who will listen and talk to you ❤️ I know it's essential for many.
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@Miram *hugs* Thank you 🤗 I am planning on moving to Cali soon, one of my Dearest Friends lost his wife and son to a reckless driver recently, she was a Dear Friend as well, hearing of her death tore me apart. He grows for dispensaries outdoors and has asked me to help him with this coming up season.
Heartlander · 80-89, M
Find a passion that fills what you think of as loneliness. Build something, write something, paint something, invent something, discover something, explore something.
Simple or complex; unravel the mysteries of the universe or bake a loaf of bread. You don't need the company of another to enjoy the taste of a freshly baked loaf of bread.
Simple or complex; unravel the mysteries of the universe or bake a loaf of bread. You don't need the company of another to enjoy the taste of a freshly baked loaf of bread.
antisocialbutterfly · 22-25, F
@DamnFeelz no cafes nearby
DamnFeelz · 36-40, F
🤔 not even a Starbucks or grocery store lunch area? @antisocialbutterfly
Heartlander · 80-89, M
NativeOregonian · 51-55
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@antisocialbutterfly *hugs* :( I think joining a community center will be good for you :)
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@Lilnonames *hugs* That is so awesome you would do that 🤗
Lilnonames · F
@NativeOregonian i do it every year for last ten years
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I'm both extrovert & introvert, but identify more so with the latter. If you're a true introvert, you shouldn't really be super depressed because you're alone. Silence & solitude are the creed of one. My wintery blues don't come from missing the company of people( other than my dead parents ), it's the isolation between me & nature that does. Perhaps it's time for soul searching, getting to the root of who you are. I found my complexities confusing & did so myself. It taught me a lot too!
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
Ummm.... introverts typically appreciate the solitude.
Is it possible that you are actually an extrovert, but something is making you fear being around people?
Is it possible that you are actually an extrovert, but something is making you fear being around people?
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@antisocialbutterfly *hugs* :(
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
SW-User
I’m an introvert and I love being alone....
Ishtar · 22-25, F
If you're an introvert, it's important to learn to enjoy your own company. Because that's something you'd get used to a lot.
Ishtar · 22-25, F
@antisocialbutterfly take yourself out, treat yourself good and it's Christmas,you can have fun all by yourself.
Ian123 · 61-69, M
You could get involved with the Christmas arrangements for charities,, this would be great in two ways...you’re helping other people and you won’t be on your own. Good Luck 🤗
JBird · F
How about spending some doing charity work, joining yoga club where you can make friends?
iamnikki · 31-35, F
Occupy my mind. Watch movies...
Do you have family at all?
Do you have family at all?
SW-User
I watch movies and play guitar and even take long drives by myself
Lilnonames · F
antisocialbutterfly · 22-25, F
@Lilnonames thanks
Lilnonames · F
@antisocialbutterfly i used to repair their donated computors and paint old bikes and put back together.nothing like the big smile of a child when u give them that bike