Struggling with loneliness

Sometimes I have a really hard time being comfortable with loneliness today I was supposed to see one of my friends. I messaged her from last night and she messaged me back at 9am today saying sure she just has to bring her son to the doctor. I messaged her around 11 AM asking what time we should meet and she says that they are still waiting for the doctor. She sent me a photo of her son and then says we should hang another day. I said OK no problem and I tried calling my other friends and family members just to talk with me while I go on my walk and nobody is answering. Every time one person doesn’t answer. It’s like everyone stops answering. I even invited another friend to hang out and she hasn’t responded so I just feel very alone. I’m not blaming anyone, but I just feel lonely sometimes.

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I'm so sorry you're going through this. Loneliness is a horrible feeling, especially when you're actively making an effort to socialise 😔

@Emily after having my son my anxiety has gotten so bad that I rarely leave the house, but I am starting to make an effort and it’s like what’s the point all I’m getting out of it is some sun. I’m not actually talking to anyone or spending time with anyone. Also, I understand people can be busy, so I will wait a few hours and call people back and still no answer. I just feel like this is such a lonely existence.

That sounds really tough, and I’m sorry you’re feeling so alone. It's the main reason I've joined Peanut because I've felt similar recently. It takes a lot of effort to push through anxiety, even just to get outside. It can be pretty exhausting because you constantly have your guard up. I hope things start to feel a bit lighter soon ❤️

I promise most moms here are lonely and busy, and at the same time we are looking for friends. It's just with children, we mothers run to work, doctor, daycare, here and there.. And it's difficult to make good friendship. But my advice that has been helping me a lot, bc I have no family in Canada is that Do your best to start a new hobby: reading non fiction books, writing your life memoir for yourself, chakra meditation,.. and slowly you won't feel lonely when you love yourself 🤗 Being a mother is difficult, try to find yourself again Try learning new languages, One word every day, Memorize poem and sing for baby... Challenge yourself 🤭

I am learning a new language and I’m apart of a volunteer program for single mothers, mothers in shelter or abusive situations to help with resources. I just hate feeling lonely day to day. And rarely having human connection outside my son.

I know, i used to stay at shelter, my daughter was so little I couldn't even talk to her 🥲

Message me if you like, we can message or call, please, I wish i could help myself 2 years ago, when I was lonely;(

@Leyla I spoke to my bf and he said he wished he could’ve been there to entertain me. Talking to him helped me cheer up but I’m worried about how I will get out the house this week since the weather should be really nice

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