I Am Lonely

According to this report, loneliness is worse for your health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day or being obese, if it lasts longer than 2-weeks. I’ve been lonely for years, and sometimes the pain of loneliness made my chest ache so bad that I thought it would kill me. I hope my regular exercise and healthy diet, negate the stress of it on my health.
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ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

I understand the type of loneliness you speak of....sometomes it does feel almost physical.

Carissimi · 70-79, F

@ravenwind43 Yes, years ago, while lying in bed at night the loneliness hurt so bad that it was like a heaviness on my chest and shoulders. I thought I might have a heart attack my body tension was so acute. That’s why pets are so valuable to the lonely. They are loyal companions who need as much love and attention as the lonely person. My pets were my greatest comforters for years, but they all passed a long time ago, and I can’t have a pet here.

ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

@Carissimi My cat passed away a year ago in Decmeber. He got me through those first 6 months so yes absolutely I get that. I have felt that heaviness also ((hugs))

Carissimi · 70-79, F

@ravenwind43 🤗🤗💐