alluringbird Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I recently got sick and temporarily taking a break from college. So, I've been a little lonely lately. But, I don't waste my life sitting at home though. I've been volunteering at my mom's job, going for walks, and have been keeping busy by working on little projects. But..sometimes, I feel like I'm two different people. There's days when I'm incredibly happy and just want to be around a bunch of people. Then, two days later, I feel detached from the world. Like, I'm anonymous and watching the people around me through a crystal ball. I get anxiety and tend to think too much about what others are thinking of me. I know it's stupid to compare myself to others because most of these people aren't physically ill. But I don't think that should prevent me from enjoying my life. I could really use someone to talk to. I hope that's alright. Link to post Share on other sites
orangelady Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I think it's quite normal to compare yourself with others. I just think you have to find something that REALLY makes you happy and keep going at it and doing it. I don't know what makes you happy. I feel that way exactly too. I've been very down but I am studying and working. When I'm out there, I'm just like anyone else. But when I'm on my own, I start thinking. I think it's not good that I spend too much time alone. It just takes you 30 minutes to start thinking something really negative about yourself. I Which I think you're not, but I feel it's really quite normal to contemplate all these things from time to time. Link to post Share on other sites
Author alluringbird Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 You're right. It's mainly the times that I'm alone for long periods when the negative thoughts brew inside my brain. It's definitely preventable, I just need to really make more of an effort to do the things that I really want to and quit mistreating myself with negativity. Thank you Link to post Share on other sites
AKollegeGuy Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I know how you feel. Sometimes, I feel like utter crap, then there are times were that it don't care. Have you gone to a doctor? maybe you have bi-polar disorder. I have a friend who has it. One day he's the happiest guy you know, the next day, he's just a lump on the sofa. Now he's doing fine after seeing a doctor. Just a suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites
cerridwen Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Welcome Alluringbird I'm also recovering from an illness that has left me isolated and sometimes bed-ridden. LS can be a fun place to chase away the lonelys. Post often! Link to post Share on other sites
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