Reading abnormal psych doesn't help matters...

[aldecoary]

Life was so much easier when I feared thunderstorms (tornados) and public speaking more than anything else. These events only occurred occasionally, could be faced, and life could continue in a more-or-less stable sort of existence

Comments

"In a crowded room, I feel alone..."

[blck_phnx]

Why's it called "abnormal" psych, and why does it worsen your loneliness?

*hugs* I know it's not much, but I'm here. Even if it's miles between us, I know how you feel, and I'm here.
Feeling that way is horrible...(I sang today...and you know...*that* song is always in my playlist....even if it was only for the 4-5 minutes the song played, I felt it very strongly...)

Couldn't resist the reference--> *holds up gauntlet* "Bronk sisters' telepathy! Neesan, here me!!"

Advice?? Umm.... Sing! Blackmore's Night is good....so's anime music...
I'm working on this myself...
Write...?? Draw? Go for a walk!
Umm.....distractions, distractions....whatever can get your mind off it, as long as it's healthy and safe. ^_^;

True advice cannot be had from this one, since we're also a current sufferer. Just support. And commiseration. *hugs*

depends on who's in the crowd

[aldecoary]

It's "abnormal" because most the symptoms interfere with daily living, even according to the people experiencing them. And reading about disorders, whether mental or physical, often causes the effect that the reader starts seeing herself as exhbiting them. But most likely, I am quite fine. Maybe.

*hugs* Thank you. I'll try to be there for you, too. (Do you feel better now?)

*laughs* Ah, good times. I'm feeling so much better. Was really bad off the last couple days.

Distractions only work as long as you can be distracted...hmm...but good advice. Maybe that's the difference--last years, I often walked myself out of my moods. Haven't been doing that this year.

Advice can come from anywhere, most likely those in the same situation. And I accept support and commiseration gratefully. Looking at my buddy list and seeing no one on (even if we're not talking, it's so less lonely to see someone ON) is sad. I'll probably be emailing you a lot more. :)

Indeed. But, to fit with what you were saying....

[blck_phnx]

Oh, ok.
I'm sure you're fine, as long as you believe it. It's all in your mind.

You always are. ^_^ (Yup!)

Good, good. Glad you're better now.

Indeed. (yes, it's always depressing to see an empty buddy list...) I look forward to it. :)

[garowyn]

As you know, I know that feeling of loneliness. I don't have any advice for that, heh. Well, I guess I do: for overcoming that fear, pray; for guidance, strength, confidence, and friendship. I'm very glad that you have friends, compared to when I first met you. And I struggle with trusting my friends, too, because I am afraid of the idea of losing friends, and it's been far too long since I was myself with people, mainly because I think I'll look stupid or silly if I let loose a bit. ^_^;

[aldecoary]

Yes, I know you understand for sure. *hugs* You're right; I often don't pray for guidance or anything for myself because I feel rude or arrogant or what have you. But I need to change that way of thinking. Thanks for your help and honesty. Finding just one person who doesn't abandon you (general "you") when they see your real self or your ugly self can do wonders, I think. With the friends I still have despite what they've gotten from me, I can slowly grow to trust more and be myself even more. I hope you can experience the same because you are a wonderful person I would never want to lose all contact with.

[garowyn]

*hugs* You're welcome. Indeed! And thank you, so very much. Same to you. :)