Isolation & Depression

I've been isolating myself a lot lately, and it's taking a toll on me. I work third shift (11 PM - 7 AM) at a hotel, so I rarely see anyone at work. When I clock out, I go home and sleep. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I don't get up until it's time to go back to work. If I can't sleep, I just sit there and cry. I don't even know why I'm crying most of the time. I'm starting to forget the sound of my own voice. I should get out and meet people, but I'm miserable. I have no one, and I'm scared of what the future might hold. I don't want to grow old alone. Working this shift certainly doesn't help. It's just me and my thoughts all night. I'm about to rent a horror movie to kill a couple of hours.

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ABCDEF7 · M

Join evening or morning classes as per your convince where you get to meet new people and make friends with them. Join anything like dance, yoga, any sports, etc

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UnstableDiffusion · 36-40, M

@fakable The illusion of not being alone would be a nice change.

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Spoiledbrat · F

Start making connections with people. Do you have family siblings? I'd start there.

UnstableDiffusion · 36-40, M

@Spoiledbrat Yes, I have family members, but they never include me in anything. I get the feeling that they don't want me around, but I could just be overthinking everything. I want to get out and make friends and start dating, but I don't know where to begin.

YoMomma ·

Maybe rent a nice happy movie instead of horrible stuff eh?

Thevy29 · 41-45, M

At least you don't live with you mother....

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

I am sorry you feel this way. Have you talked to your doctor about it? Is this a new feeling for you or have you been feeling this this for awhile?

Since you work at night and aren’t out in the sun do you take a Vitamin D supplement? That could help to improve your mood.

What are your interests? Maybe you could find a group to join in the morning or early evening to connect with people.

I am sorry you are feeling this way 💜.

UnstableDiffusion · 36-40, M

@iamonfire696 Thank you for being supportive! I've seen several doctors and therapists. None really know what to do for me. Without health insurance, I'm limited in options right now. I think the Vitamin D suggestion is great. I'll try that. I actually have some that I haven't used.

As far as interests go, I really enjoy the outdoors and watching horror movies. It would be nice to have someone to do it with.

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

@UnstableDiffusion Of course 💖. I am sorry that you have to worry because you have no health insurance. That is so limiting for people.

Everyone should take vitamin D. Glad that was helpful.

I am not sure where you live but maybe you can find a group that likes to hike or one that likes to watch horror movies and then discuss them like a film club.

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