Feeling isolated from friends

[AntsyVee]

True, Iris. And honestly, I really need to stop posting on his threads. They all are just the same $hit, different day. He complains about the effects covid has on his life, but doesn't want to get vaccinated and we tell him to quit whining and get vaccinated.

[pulisa]

It's not going to happen but Phil wants a reliable guide to negotiating Covid with a definitive end date and no surprise announcements along the way. He'll continue to ask the same questions because he's searching for that elusive answer.

[MyNameIsTerry]

It's not going to happen but Phil wants a reliable guide to negotiating Covid with a definitive end date and no surprise announcements along the way. He'll continue to ask the same questions because he's searching for that elusive answer.

And before Covid it was a guide to life. He's got to learn it's not a box ticking exercise or roadmap.

[Lencoboy]

And before Covid it was a guide to life. He's got to learn it's not a box ticking exercise or roadmap.

And not forgetting the old chestnuts of potentially contaminated bins and toilets (pre-Covid), according to others on here.

[Fishmanpa]

I really need to stop posting on his threads. They all are just the same $hit, different day.

Very true. Thing is, there will always be Momma and Papa bears to feed him so

FMP

[pulisa]

And before Covid it was a guide to life. He's got to learn it's not a box ticking exercise or roadmap.

Life would be a lot easier for my son if it were and for many others for whom standard therapy is pretty ineffective.

[Pamplemousse]

Well, at least Phil has friends.

Over the years I have drifted away from so many; now, my nearest of my friends lives 80 miles away. They're all busy people so I avoid telephoning them as it's inconvenient.

Family? Brother is wary about letting people into the house since Covid, sister works. I have an aunt and uncle I could visit, but they're 92 and 73 respectively so I'd be wary visiting in case I brought something with me. I haven't seen my mother-in-law in months - she's 85.

This very moment, life is proving horrifically difficult. Time for bed, I think.

[MyNameIsTerry]

My second breakdown saw all that end for me anyway.

This year I've barely seen my GF as I just can't take the chance with my parents. Her dad's GF is a CTer type so she understands my concerns and is not happy because her dad is being put at greater risk as well as herself with respiratory conditions.

[pulisa]

Why are people so selfish? I can't understand how someone can justify putting others at risk. I'm so sorry that you and your GF have to pay the penalty too, Terry. I'm sure being able to see her without fear would have lessened your load at home too. Just adds to the feeling of isolation, doesn't it?

[NoraB]

This very moment, life is proving horrifically difficult.

You have us P.

I know our loneliness differs greatly (not all loneliness involves being alone) but it's very clear to me that you're struggling at the moment. So am I, except that people will generally see an increase in humour with me? Depression is kicking my @ass at the moment and humour always kicks in when I'm struggling mentally. I'm very complicated.

I live in a house with one adult, a moody tween and a psychotic hound, and I feel incredibly lonely - even in my own company - which I'm usually more than Ok with!

Better days will come P. This will pass. You just have to hang on in there.