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Feeling alone

summerlyn27summerlyn27 member
in March 2015 Moms
Lately I've been feeling pretty lonely :( and I know that it has a lot to do with my hormones but still. I had to quit my job because it was a restaurant/bar that allowed smoking. I thought I had some pretty close friends but since no one has said anything to me, I'm guessing not. My SO works in the oil field and is gone a lot too. We move around quite a bit so establishing real friendships is pretty difficult.

Does anyone have any suggestions to keep myself busy though?
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  • mftolmftol member
    I live abroad and even though I have a job here it has been hard to find close friends like I used to have in the US. My MIL suggested attending a stretching class for expecting moms, maybe there is somethong like that where you are, or a pregnancy swim hour. It could be a nice way to meet other ladies in the same situation. Good luck!!
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  • SkrittensSkrittens member
    @summerlyn27‌ , I am sorry that you feel that way. I feel very alone many times myself. In the past, I have joined a meet-up book club and also checked out several yoga studios and have been very successful at meeting people.

    As pp suggested, I have also started crafting and binge watching tv series on netflix. Right now I don't even feel like being around anyone, yet I am still lonely, but I find self distraction helps. Good luck.
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  • woollywhelkwoollywhelk member
    I'm a total introvert and pregnancy has definitely just made me want to be more alone, but I don't know what I'd do without my husband around to hang out with.

    I also suggest prenatal yoga classes as a way to meet people! And going for long walks while listening to podcasts or music has been a nice solitary evening activity for me. I've also been reading a lot.
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  • stepherlystepherly member
    I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I can relate to feeling isolated and lonely. I don't feel like I have any close friends where I live now. Due to our living & work situations I see my SO twice a week (if lucky).

    I've been trying to keep myself preoccupied with crafts. Cross-stitch, sewing, drawing, etc. There's usually a "crafty mom" check in every other week. You may want to check it out and get some ideas of things that could help keep you busy.
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  • 071115071115 member
    I always feel this way! It's so sad it seems the older people get the less real friends we have! My husband is ALWAYS working as well!! ((Hug))
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  • Lark425Lark425 member
    Sorry that you're going through this right now. I know it can be difficult. I spend many days in solitude. My BF is too busy right now. I can text her and won't hear back from her for weeks. I'd suggest taking a community class or just getting outside and taking a walk around a park.
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  • ruemorganruemorgan member
    I agree with PPs, joining a class for expecting mothers or a maternity exercise class sounds like a good idea. Good luck!
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  • bdazzldbdazzld member
    Same here it's hard! Hang in there! I'm digging at the dregs of Netflix streaming atm and just grateful I have a job :( not a lot of women there though so no close friends. PPs covered most of it but there's a company called Metaverse that uses at home Customer Service reps, you could apply there maybe? Earn some extra money as well as burn some hours?
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