Coping with Loneliness

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christianguitarist

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Are there any ways to cope with loneliness especially when you don't have friends to talk to .
 
blue_ladybug

blue_ladybug

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Talk to God..with him around, you cannot possibly be lonely.. Get a cat or a dog..they give unconditional love and never sass you back..lol.. :)
 
Lynx

Lynx

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First you should discern whether you are lonely or just bored. I know of many who confuse the two.

The solution for both, however, is the same. Get out and DO something. Find a song that really gets you and make a guitar soundtrack for it. Pipe your guitar audio into the computer and experiment with computer-based FX. (There are some wonderful FX you can do through a computer, and all for freeeeeee!) Go try a new restaurant you have never been to.

Don't wait for somebody else to be with you before you start living. Get out and LIVE!
 
Willie-T

Willie-T

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Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

To be happy, just forget about you.

Both of these little sayings are worth learning.
 
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Shouryu

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I concur with Isaac.

Do things. All the things. Do them.
 
Jilly81

Jilly81

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It usually helps to try to cheer someone else up, especially if they really need it. There's a much longer answer that I don't really have time to retype, so I'll do a link to a thread I made about something that helped me while helping others as well.

http://christianchat.com/christian-singles-forum/35758-you-guys-please-read-girls-too.html

As far as having friends to talk to, you're talking to us on this site, aren't you :)? And of course, Jesus is always with you if you've trusted Him to save you. No greater Friend than that :).
 
zeroturbulence

zeroturbulence

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I like to eat my way out of loneliness..

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Siberian_Khatru

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Willie-T said:
Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

To be happy, just forget about you.

Both of these little sayings are worth learning.
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This.

"Go out and do something" is a fair piece of advice, but doesn't specifically address your condition.
 
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MollyConnor

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Lynx said:
First you should discern whether you are lonely or just bored. I know of many who confuse the two.

The solution for both, however, is the same. Get out and DO something. Find a song that really gets you and make a guitar soundtrack for it. Pipe your guitar audio into the computer and experiment with computer-based FX. (There are some wonderful FX you can do through a computer, and all for freeeeeee!) Go try a new restaurant you have never been to.

Don't wait for somebody else to be with you before you start living. Get out and LIVE!
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I just wanted to say that your advice has helped me too. Thank you, Lynx!
 
zeroturbulence

zeroturbulence

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What if you're bored and lonely at the same time? Does that mean you're bolonley?
 
Lynx

Lynx

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No no no... if we're gonna derail the thread let's at least do it right. Bored + lonely = bornely. Being bornely can drive you barmy (mildly crazy.)
 
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Breeze7

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you could pick up playing chess online if your lonely. I play on the site spark chess. Oh. getting out as much as possible is good too.
 
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Siberian_Khatru

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Breeze7 said:
you could pick up playing chess online if your lonely. I play on the site spark chess. Oh. getting out as much as possible is good too.
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Lol nice save.
 
zeroturbulence

zeroturbulence

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Aug 2, 2009
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I am kind of an expert at averting lonleliness so here's what I do

watch a movie or catch up on a tv show. There are some free movies and shows on Hulu and youtube

go shopping

visit the bookstore

play video games

hobbies

read

go to the gym

road trip

learn a new skill

draw or paint

play an instrument

write poetry

housekeeping

rearrange furniture or decor

eat chocolate
 
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Appletree2015

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Is loneliness a sign that you're needing someone in your life!?
 
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