soberred

Some days I am just so overwhelmingly lonely. Today is one of those days.

paulo

Don't worry, you're not alone. I'm here for a start.

ttbp

I know what you mean. I'm having one of those days too.

Here's a ((((hug)))) for you - you are not alone. xx

soberred

So sweet. Thanks. I needed that.

soberred

A hug is what I need. Thank you. I hold stuff in. Put on a happy face and take care of other people. Its not depression. Its pure loneliness. WoW. Good day for a cry

mzbee

I'm there right now... I feel so alone all the time. Maybe because I actually am.

soberred

Yep, me too. Make the best of it I guess. Should be used to it.

Cardio

I'll be thinking about you today. ((hug))

sissy07

I think a lot of us are lonely. I think about it this way: I could have a lot of people around me. I used to. Then I became more selective about the people I hang with. There is nothing more lonely that being with someone, or a group of people, and not wanting to be there. I will take feeling lonely, because that is what I need right now. I am only 73 days into sobriety and don't really want to be around people right now - and I probably shouldn't be.

My animals keep me company. I like animals more than humans, but that's just me.

soberred

I have to snap out of this. I have a job interview at 2pm today. It is a great opportunity with the government. Been bawling all morning and my eyes are swollen. Dear God this a horrible feeling.

Cardio

You have a job interview? That's GREAT!

paulo

Good luck, go for it.

soberred

Yes I do. I have a job now and I love it but this is at the VA hospital. Excellent bennies. Think I may go work out on the treadmill. Get those endorphins flowing. That may help

Cardio

That's an awesome idea

soberred

Thank you for all of your responses Cardio. I guess I have the case of the poor mees. At least it's not pour me a drink. I feel better already. Just knowing someone else is out there sometimes is enough to get me through my moments.

iliveforyou

Wow, sounds so familiar. I have a mastered facade that I have spent my lifetime creating and perfecting. I internalize everything and all I do is tend to everyone else's needs. I suffer as a result and believe I don't deserve to be happy. Only a small part of my self hatred. You are not alone my friend, I live in a deep state of lonliness every moment I am awake. **hugs** We are here for you. Thank you for your post as I know I am not alone either.

I hope your day gets better.

-Jess

YouAndTequila

Soberred, I can relate to the loneliness, sometimes I think it's the main reason I drink, drinking makes it go away. I'm lonely day in and day out, alone or with people, I can't shake it. I hope you feel better soon.

honeypie

You are not alone! Have a great job interview! You're sober - I applaud you

mzbee

Exactly but how used to it can you possibly get when we're all human, we all crave for affection. At the end of the day all we want is to be loved no matter how long you've gone without it. Somedays I can surpress that emotion other days I have my moment of weakness.

soberred

Did I write this? LOL. That is me to a T