Recent content by Reno Bill

I'm the same way. I want to make some friends and have someone to occasionally go to dinner or a movie with. But then again, I don't. I have anxiety and social anxiety, so that idea somewhat scares me. Kind of a tough situation.

I'm 56, retired, have health issues, and very lonely. I guess I've always been pretty much a "loner", not because I wanted to be necessarily, but just never was good at connecting with people. I was raised by antisocial parents who never taught me how to intereact with people, and who were a...

I wonder if we may be headed that direction in the U.S. also? The U.K. has been on an austerity budget for some time, with lots of unemployment. Our stupid congress has us heading in the same direction budget wise. Lots of people will be joining the unenployment or underemployment roles...

Wow, eviloreo, I can relate exactly to what you're saying! I'm pretty much feeling the same way. My one true friend, who I know Ican turn to in an emergency is out of town, which leaves me feeling really alone. I have a couple of other "friends", but they feel more like acquaintences. Not...

Welcome to the forum, we all here share your frustrations.

Thanks for this post, really struck a chord with me also. I'm going to get ahold of "Loving What Is". Over the past six months I've been having issues of being unsatified with my life. I used to be happy just being me, being introverted, being alone most of the time. THen the worry machine...

Welcome to our forum. I think we're all here for the same reason, trying to find a way to cope with our situations. Hope you find what you need here!

I have a cat. I find that it does help you not feel so lonely. It's nice to come home and have them greet you, and welcome you with unconditional love. Pets are really helpful.

That's one of the sucky part of today's economy. You bust your ass in college, do well, and if you're lucky, maybe you land a job at McDonalds. But, hang in there my friend. Bad times don't last. I'm glad you joined our forum. Bill

Welcome to the forum, glad you're here. I'm also one who prefers writing over talking. That's a sign of being an introvert, which I certainly am. Are you? Bill

While I was showering a while ago, I got thinking about how good it is that we have the internet and groups like this. By we, I'm talking about those of us who are feeling lonely. Imagine what it must have been like prior to the internet if you were stuck in a seriously lonely situation. What...

Welcome! Glad you're here!

I have feelings of loneliness that come and go. I also have general anxiety disorder, which has caused irritable bowel sydrome, and I have various body aches associated with anxiety and mild depression. It's hard explaining any of this to the "normal" people in my life. I think unless you've...

55 years!!!

Welcome, and thanks for joining us!