Is anyone lonely here? There is help from Russia... Why has a top Russian politician proposed setting up an 'Agency for Loneliness?' A new initiative aims to institutionalize efforts to fight back against a major global phenomenon Loneliness as a problem According to psychologists, loneliness is an emotional state which makes a person feel deep emptiness and isolation. Those suffering from loneliness become insecure, anxious and depressed when their social relations are not how they would like them to be. Psychiatric disorders that can follow include alcohol abuse, sleep problems (that's me), personality disorders, and even Alzheimer’s disease (getting there!). In addition, the body suffers together with the soul: Loneliness may lead to diabetes, heart disease (that's me), autoimmune disorders, obesity (that's me again = lack of hugs and kisses substituted with sweets!), and even cancer. It is not just a Russian disease, the U.K. suffers, too: The UK was the first country to appoint a minister for loneliness in 2018. Then, a research showed that up to a fifth of all British adults felt lonely most or all of the time. From the many Readers' Comments I enjoyed the one from Alex Kirjan: "In Loneliness we are born in to this man,woman made society and must learn fast to help our selves first from far worse than Loneliness that is, turning in to a Nazi." Read lots more here: https://www.rt.com/russia/565603-russia-vs-epidemic-of-loneliness/ In the meantime, my loneliness has vanished!
Thank you, DEFinning, for your "like"! You have a kind and understanding heart! Would you like to sit down and listen with me to Roy Orbison's song, "Only the Lonely..."? https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...form=MOZSBR&pc=MOZI&q=only+the+lonely+youtube My feeling is, this subject has already been discussed some time ago and is passe for now.
Sometimes I get lonely. But only until someone starts hanging around ...then I just wanna be lonely again And the worst part is that I'm not kidding at all.
Same here... I treasure my loneliness, am so used to it, it feels most comfortable and safe. But, I don't want to be abandoned! Thanks, Paladin, for responding. Now I feel less rejected already!
From the realm of unmitigated Oneness to the realm of material objects, loneliness is an inevitability as spirit bravely journeys through the meandering dark forest called the illusion of separation.
This is where having just a small family extension in our lives does wonders.....I'm glad I had ONE child and she had 2 and that connection is there....and I don't see them that much now as they are so grown and doing their lives, but they are a comfort. I had a busy busy life and now am comfortable with my aloneness.... I enjoy it.
I'm not gregarious and too many people in my life is too stressful...I don't thrive on the responsibility that comes from keeping a large social group around. Once I had my husband I lost need for friends. But we DO need some sort of social life...even if muted. Could be a church, school or hobby with like minded people. We need to have time amongst people...even if they are only acquaintances or at a gathering. I realized how mentally unhealthy I was during the pandemic ONLY when the pandemic was over and I could stand by strangers again.
Getting a husband for sure one is foolish to "give up" friends.....I was never mentally UNhealthy during the plandemic...I was busy learing all I could to understand what was done to us...
I've pondered your words for a while to understand what you are saying... separation is an illusion to the spirit! O.k., I get that, meaning spirit believes in separation in order to discover at the end of the forest its Oneness with the God-Spirit. But, if I can find company of other spirits also wandering through the forest, then I won't be lonely. So, the status "Quo" stays the same... we will continue to feel lonely and separated at times; at other times we will feel happy as part of the gang.
Friends are so necessary, keep making them in your lifetimes, and be sure they are quality, and the online friend crap, that's just what it is.
Hi, Joyce; are you saying, "online friends are crap"? Heaven forbid! I have mostly online friends, all far away. Since I am not vaccinated, I have to keep my distance from live friends. I can't afford getting Covid, it would do me in.
Jazz, they are NOT friends. And if you ever meet any in person you know it won't happen often if at all. They are here today and could be gone in an instant... I am not Jabbed, t hey are not vaccines, they are false for all who think they are the real thing. They are NOT. Haven't you been following all the info for these years.??? The dread covid drama has destroyed so much and it's still going on, will it ever end, who knows. My 2 g's are coming over to my place for a little TGiving potluck thingy, one did an early jab and we other 2 have not and would never think of it.. You gotta make some real friends who also don't buy the covid jab lies.... and YOU keep taking your Vit C. Vit D, Zinc and other supports to stay strong and healthy,
Oh many years ago I met a nice smart LA person on a health group and we made a friendship, met for lunch and she came to my house and we are nice helpful friends over 10 yrs now and she just moved to Texas to be closer to her sons and grandkids.... We have alternative health and healing as our common bond.
I should not have said crap for the friends, but they are not the real thing.. They are fill in's for what we need....a sad place I believe this whole tech world...most never meet.
I assure you, there is NO 'Covid', for there is no 'virus'. The vaccines have hurt & killed many already. The truth about 'viruses' is there for those who seek it.
That's true, I have never met one of them. That doesn't matter, it is still nice to hear from them from time to time.
Of course, I have read lots. One of my "friends" sends me at least once or twice a week the latest and greatest news from Germany. I look at my family and find, most of them are fine, although all of them are vaccinated. They believe in vaccination, thinking, then they will only get a mild case, no hospitalization. Only one daughter has gotten the virus or variant multiple times... alone this past year four times!! Another daughter of mine, also vacced and 1 booster, got sick with Covid about a month ago, was sick for about a week and then was o.k. again. I am 24/7 on oxygen support and can't afford even a clogged, stuffy nose. There is my fear! To top it off, my heart has a permanent fib, never beats regularly anymore for the past two years. Wrapping it all up nicely, I also suffer from Edema!!! Truly, I shouldn't complain, life is still sweet and worthwhile! Oh yes, I take a whole bunch of supplements, including the ones you mention. Bedtime now!!! Last night I didn't sleep at all. That's a bad habit I need to get under control asap. Thank you, Joyce, for your kindness and good advice.
Jazz, thanks for the update and telling about your health issues. If only we knew the TRUTH on all that's gone on since March 2020...I don't trust the govt nor pharma and it's all MONEY driven and getting rid of people...sad but I believe that is truth. The so called vaxxs are really worthless but people want to believe in them. Do what you are doing and don't continue to get boosters --- talk when you want to Jazz. joyce
Thank you, Joyce, I'm doing o.k. Had some sleep and was able to catch up on a bunch of emails. Lousy weather here today, sleet and ice and snow and no sunshine! Staying inside, amusing myself over some funnies... poor woman, probably feels lonely, too. What is this world coming to??
I don't think all people need friends. Introverts like me have acquaintances, clients, family...anything over that is exhausting.
Times of our lives do change, they have for me....but it's still good to have someone who will at least listen if we need a couple good ears. In life we are alone for Most part to get thru stuff, I've done my long life for myself, with some help here and there.
You are the expert on who needs friends??? I want a couple good friends at my late dates in life. All my life I had many friends....and live with good memories.
