Lonely People???

[gaelicdevil]

Anybody else out there who can't stand the emptiness? Never knew I was my job until they took it away. My body has betrayed my mind. Can't do any of the things I used to love. Never married, no one to talk to. The people at HD don't come home with you. The nights are endless. Is there a website where you can chat to people? Not Facebook. I want to talk to people I don't know. Never been so lonely in my life....

[okarol]

Anybody else out there who can't stand the emptiness? Never knew I was my job until they took it away. My body has betrayed my mind. Can't do any of the things I used to love. Never married, no one to talk to. The people at HD don't come home with you. The nights are endless. Is there a website where you can chat to people? Not Facebook. I want to talk to people I don't know. Never been so lonely in my life....

I don't know how to help but I want you to know I am willing to listen. Life can really suck sometimes. Chronic illness can be all consuming if you've got nothing to look forward to. Is there any chance of getting a transplant? Do you have any family you can spend time with? I know people sometimes find others to talk to on yahoo chat http://www.ehow.com/how_2032804_join-yahoo-chat.html or yahoo messenger chats http://messenger.yahoo.com/features/chatrooms - I don't know how well they work but it's free and you can find similar interests. Take care. 

[cariad]

I have felt the loneliness you describe in the past. It is just about the worst feeling in the world. I too am happy to listen if it would help.

People seem to like Chat Roulette. Is that still going on? I don't know if you've tried it. I have not, but from what I've heard, it does require a sense of humour about it as there is a high perv content on there. But with a simple click, that person is gone forever and you spin the wheel again. Perhaps not the best option when you're in a low place, however.

Sorry, I really know next to nothing about chat spaces, but feel free to PM me if you want to vent. I hope IHD can get its chat room up and running again, as I know many people looked forward to interacting with other members in real time. Please keep posting here and let us know how you are getting on. 

[monrein]

IHD itself is a pretty good place to come and "talk"/type about how you're feeling.  Usually someone can relate and will chime in and, at the very least, you can release the feelings out there so they may not feel quite as burdensome.   

[Riki]

I use IHD a lot for venting and company.. I don't live alone, but I do spend a lot of time on my own..  You'd never know it, but I"m incredibly shy.  I'd never be able to talk to anyone I didn't know.  I find it much more comforting to come here, as after a short bit of time, those strangers you were posting to are no longer strangers

[tubes]

I feel that way quite often. I immerse myself in online games which helps me out.

I spend a lot of time playing MMORPG's. (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) I look through the forums

for a good guild to join, one that has a voice chat program.  Something like Mumble, Ventrilo or Team Speak. It

makes socializing while playing so much easier. I've met a lot of really cool people from all over the world. Or XBL

can be quite fun. (Xbox Live) I'm such a dork. I love gaming!

Even with all of that - I still get pretty lonely. Talking with people is one thing, but the physical contact is

something I miss. It's been 3 years since I broke up with my bf. I haven't been on a date since.

The different messenger programs are pretty nice. Lets see, Yahoo Messenger, (which was already mentioned)

Aim and MSN Messenger are the ones I know of. You can find different chat rooms. You just have to watch out

for the pervs. So if you ever run into me in one of those - run in the opposite direction.    IHD has a chat room.

Can be quite fun. But it's been awhile since I've been here. So not sure if it is even used anymore. 

Take care. You'll always find someone here to talk with.   

[gothiclovemonkey]

 

i feel like this alot, single, never married, i have my son, but that isnt exactly conversationalist there lol

[billybags]

gaelicdevil. where to start. First of all    I haven't read your info, but from your profile you are a fellow. What type of dialysis are you doing? Do you go to a unit or are you doing it at home. Yes, we all get lonely at times, I would hate to be on my own, but people do not come to you, you have to make an effort your self to go out and meet people. There must be some kind of club, church activities, I know you are ill but what do you enjoy doing? Get out there and try some thing.Sounds harsh I know and it is not easy. I volunteer to help school children reading, going into school with all the chit chat  gives you a great sense of worth.

[kellyt]

 

[cariad]

I really wish you would check in, gaelic. Hope you're feeling a little happier now. Let us know how you're getting on. 

[RichardMEL]

GaelicDevil - let me tell you something - you're NOT alone.

You might be physically alone but emtionally hopefully you're not. You're part of IHD and people here care.

Sure if you want random chat to forget things go find chat roulette or yahoo or whatever. I would say that folks on here though are very caring and understanding - and as mot of us can relate in one way or another to some of the stuff you have to deal with I feel you could get a lot of support right here (as others have said). You've taken the first step by posting. Look al the responses - people who relate and people offering suggestions. IHD is like that.

Personally I use the place to chat up girls - then I find out they're all married  So I faked my own just to join in!!! 

Hang in there. Like I said - you might *feel* alone, but as part of our community you're not.