Is anyone else having a hard time getting throug the holidays alone???
It's my first year alone in 15 years
Looking for any insite..
Angel

i've been alone for seven 8 years now, it becomes second nature.

Yep, and I find that if I drink continuously it blurs my vision@@@!!!

Technically I haven't been alone for Christmas for years, since I'm a single parent raising my daughter alone. But, there was one year when I tested myself and had Christmas completely alone. It's not easy. The best thing to do is to find others who are like yourself, or talk to good friends, etc.

I know how you feel. It gets easier with time.

thanks

thank you...I hope so

I've always thought of Christmas as a family time...so I've never really been alone in that sense. And I usually forget that I don't have a significant other *shrugs* I hope that you're able to push through and find some holiday cheer! Even if it isn't holiday related, just do something that will bring a smile to your face

omg...you're funny..I love that

i gets better with time my 2 year after 12 years

If you let yourself get caught in the "I'm alone" mindset, the holidays can be a nightmare. If you're having trouble dealing, work on keeping your mind on other things. Reach out to friends if that works for you. Keep telling yourself you'll get through it. "Do what you need to do to survive." <-- Probably the best advice I've ever received.

thank you so much..it's harder than I thought it was going to be..that's why I joined jsh..to meet people

thanks..that's great advice

I know exactly how you feel, Angel. Its hard to get that holiday cheer when you don't feel so "cheery". Call your very best friend, cry on his or her shoulder so you can get it out of your system. Its also my 1st year alone

oh kimmy ..thank you..i wish you well also..
Lets talk ..maybe we can help eachother.
Angel

I saw another thread with this same subject. Some advise to do something good for someone. Guess that can make both people feel a little bit better

wow i was here yesterday. Guess I'm not alone but I'm better tody.
I got reminded of what the season is really about ( giving and doing good things for someone) and it made all the difference for me. I seemed to forgot. yea this is my first in 23.......

I've been talking to a really great guy I met on here. Today when he im'd me, I was in such a down mood that I just didnt know what to say. He tried to cheer me up but it didnt work. I just hope I didnt hurt his feelings too badly.

i'm used to being alone on the holidays,no big deal to me anymore

I believe alot of depression comes from the holidays when you feel like your alone. Granted some on here think they are all alone beacuse they dont have a woman or a man. Do you have friends or family? People need to start looking for the good things in life and not focus so much on the negative aspects that life is full of. Yeah Im single been hurt more times than I can count but I just learn from them. Its when we find ourselves and do things that we take intrest in we find we arent alone. Just my opinion. Happy Hollidays