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I can cope with solitude but can feel totally alone and isolated in a crowded place, even when I am amongst people I know. Does anyone else feel that way?

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Occasionally, Dee, and then I scurry back to the safety of my own company... XX BC

Less so nowadays but yes.

Most people feel that way from time to time Dee ,but we on here are lucky ,we have a sort of family we can talk too even if it is only on the other end of the puter.Fred.PtfT&A&G&G&S.

I feel that way, and its often made worse by others ecpecially at times when Im feeling my lowest...such as now. Elaine x

Who said that??? I quote AE Houseman 'I a stranger and afraid, in a world I never made.' Unless you take a religeous way (walk with Jesus) at the end of the day you are alone. Friends and family will help, but at the end of the day......... Happy days

Oh yes Dee, I have felt that. I rarely do now, but there are times! It is an awful feelingisn't it? Comes from lack of confidence and shyness I think. Deanna X

Hi folks, it's good to know that I'm not the only one. I came across this quote (now you all knew I was going to say that didn't you!!) I am a lone lorn creetur... and everthink goes contrairy with me It comes from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens and is said by Mrs Gummidge I think it sums up how I feel sometimes Dee xx

things happen in our lives,that can promote a feeling of being alone,such as a walk in the park,walking home past houses,with xmas lights on,and the sound of laughter coming from within. received a new pic from my beautiful daughter,who is living in delhi,and yes,i had that feeling of being alone. bryan.

dee i often feel like that at times i thought i was the only one and shud 'snap' out of it ! at least we can come here though and there is always someone to help and talk to thank goodness xx

Aw Bryan. But she is still you daughter love. Deanna XX

Dee When I saw the title of your thread, my first thought was 'yes, but only really lonely in a crowded room'. The English language is so brilliant - it has loneliness to describe the pain of being alone and solitude to describe the beauty of being alone. Sometimes I like being my own company though! nell

Hi Dee Many times I have felt lonely. (Especially since my boys got married) I don't miss the mess I just miss their laughter and tricks they used to play on me. Then there are times I like the Solitude of being on my own. Since my hubby retired we are together 24/7 basically, so to have time to myself is nice occasionally. To dream, think and shed a few tears if I'm feeling that way inclined. Certainly anyone with a computer should not feel lonely. there are so many nice people to help you get over it. GR is typical of that, always there to help anyone in times of sadness, loneliness, and depression. Life is what you make it. So if your feeling lonely, take a walk, go shopping, go to the movies or anything to take your mind off it. Keep up the Good work all you lovely people Regards Jackie

Of course. As many of you know I live alone and work from home and there are times when I could not feel more alone. But on a positive note, I have also never been so content in my own company, for example, I saw some friends this morning but have spent the rest of the day alone and have had a very nice time :-) becx

very often Just latley

I have never felt more alone than when my mother passed away. married with 5 children, yet i felt so alone, it was like i had lost my roots. Shirley Ann.

I feel like that often, like you say, even in a crowded room, perhaps in insecurity?

I'm sure a lot of you are right when you mention lack of confidence and insecurites being behind the feeling of lonliness that comes over somone when they are in a large group of people It is something I have learned to cope with, reasonably successfully. People always seem to think I am cool, calm and collected, when deep inside I am a mass of insecurities. Thank you all for sharing your feelings Take care Dee x