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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PhoenixPhail · M

I deal with exactly the same thing and my health has been suffering. Diet and exercise will help, but there's no substitute for close human connection.

Carissimi · 70-79, F

I know. I’ve been snowed in for 6-days, and loneliness is bad enough when you can leave the house, but being stuck inside has made me lethargic and in low spirits. I’m sleeping until very late in the day, which is unusual for me, and makes me feel worse. Isolation kills you from the inside out. I also exercise 5/week. It helps, but it’s no substitute for companionship. @PhoenixPhail

PhoenixPhail · M

@Carissimi It's good you can exercise. I hope you can leave the house soon. 🤗

Carissimi · 70-79, F

Thank you. @PhoenixPhail My best wishes that you may find good company. 🤗

PhoenixPhail · M

@Carissimi Thanks so much. That would be wonderful. 🤗