Navigating Sadness and Loneliness: A Personal Journey

More times than not, based on my experience, I never felt sad about being or feeling alone. However, I do feel sad having people around yet still feeling lonely. This is where I feel like I need to see a psychiatrist or psychologist.

Feeling Sad When Not Alone

Some people can feel sad because they are alone, but there are ways to combat this. Get involved with your local community center or events happening in your town. You won't be so alone for long. Start a walking club. Get creative.

Someone who feels this way usually struggles with self-worth. The individual needs to do 'inner work' to truly address their feelings of sadness. Where is this coming from? Unresolved issues from the past. Until these issues have been addressed, the feelings will remain the same.

My Personal Struggle

I never used to be sad. Now that so much has gone wrong in my life, and although I have tried to help myself, nothing has made any difference. So, I don't have great answers. I need a companion to spend time with but have not found anyone. I need someone to trust me when I say I battle alone and never know what to do with my time.

I need an opportunity to find a job, find somebody new, and I need strength to get through each monotonous day... when I feel nobody understands the road I have walked and must stop pointing fingers.

The Silver Lining of Loneliness

Loneliness is a boon or a source of sadness! It gives an opportunity to consolidate your faculties for developing more of your contributory character in social scenarios. Philosophical and spiritual mustering matures better when you are alone. Loners don't need much help, except to remain fit physically through good conscience and natural food than medicinal paths.

The Shift in Perspective

I don't feel sad because I no longer feel alone. There was a time when I thought I needed to receive validation from the outside to define self-worth, but that is not true and a potent source of misery through things like comparison. I overcame that impression over time, and with overcoming it, I lost all sense of being alone. I have also learned that having social contacts is not a guarantee to 'Live carefree' for in all human relationships, there is the question of loyalty in hard times.

This is no longer a question for I've learned to trust my own instincts. I prefer to trust myself that I will do what I say I will do. It is neither required that I 'prove my trustworthiness' nor that I take care of other people's issues which they are not ready to address. Friendship is a challenge with a 50 percent chance of failure over time - yet some will spend years looking for it. I chose not to call myself a loser.

Friendship is good, but after having experienced the alternative, I would rather be alone. Being alone is not as bad as you might think it is - for what you perceive as loneliness is the blockade of social conditioning that you must be part of the lives of others or you must doubt your self-worth. This is wrong and hammered into people's logic for otherwise nothing would be built.

Lessons and Reflections

George Carlin Rest in Peace. Hope that makes sense probably not. Best wishes, friend of none.

Note: This article reflects personal reflections and may not be suitable for everyone. If you are struggling with feelings of sadness or loneliness, please consider speaking to a professional for guidance.