Loneliness

Claire61
Claire61 Community member Posts: 9 Connected
in Everyday life
How do you meet new people, I'm alone and I never go out so I don't meet anyone anymore and I'm becoming very lonely 

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  • bristolborn
    bristolborn Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Really wish I knew the answer, our son is in exactly the same situation. We have tried so many ways to help him to no avail. Even thought of penpals.
  • Claire61
    Claire61 Community member Posts: 9 Connected
    I have wracked my brains and I have had a few good ideas, however they all involve me walking into places that I don't know. on My own! Which is terrifying to me, i do try to get out and about on My scooter but i just end up feeling lonelier. 
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,879 Championing
    Hi @Claire61
    Welcome to the community! Sorry to hear that you are feeling lonely. Have you tried looking online for clubs in your local area that you might be interested in?
  • bristolborn
    bristolborn Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    We have tried this for our son to no avail :'(
  • Ripples
    Ripples Community member Posts: 189 Empowering
    @Claire61 Sometimes people who are alone have a double barrier to cross, not just of their disabilities but of taking the steps to venture outside their comfort level again. As @Ami2301 says think about what your interests might be and have a look online for local events. There are other events which take place which you might come across on social media for example  there is a get together near me once a month for people who have encountered things like depression. 
    Even getting out sometimes just to shops or the library and speaking to people can lighten the day. 
  • welshbirdne
    welshbirdne Community member Posts: 24 Listener
    Hi Claire.  Thought about getting a pet?  Sounds silly but they are a good source of comfort xx
  • Claire61
    Claire61 Community member Posts: 9 Connected
    Thanks for your replies , i agree about the double problems, i have worked so hard on my depression and mobility problems and I love  going to my local supermarket because I feel like ive really achieved something  and I like the friendliness of the people, my biggest problem is the amount of hours I have to fill, my condition fluctuates sometimes hour to hour so its difficult to commit to anything much. I must say that I'm incredibly positive 90% of the time and quite happy with my own company, im just aware of the loneliness and lack of friendship, life's hard sometimes but im still very lucky in many ways. 
  • Claire61
    Claire61 Community member Posts: 9 Connected
    Hi Welshbirdne, I have 2 chihuahuas and they are my reason for getting up every day. they fill my heart with joy and love. I wouldn't have got this far forward without them, 
  • cracker
    cracker Community member Posts: 322 Empowering
    Claire61, I have four cats that keep me going when I feel like giving up.

    Do you walk your dogs outside, perhaps down a street or in a park? A dog can create an instant connection with another dog-lover.

    I am in the same situation for many reasons. I am casting about trying to find a way to connect with a community.

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