Author	Thread: How do you cope with loneliness?
Admin	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 13 Aug, 2011 07:05 PM I'm struggling right now, with my faith in God, which is ironic because I am a missionary and I spend hours and hours every week in private study and studying with both Christians and non-believers, but there are times when I am so lonely I can't stand it. So other than trite answers about praying more, and finding a purpose in my life, does anyone have any advice on how to overcome this overwhelming sense of being alone that has settled around my life? Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 16 Aug, 2011 01:54 PM I did some counseling for a little while, and the counselor kept trying to make me feel like I was not alone in feeling lonely because he too felt alone from time to time. The entire time he kept telling me that, all that I could think of was, �You idiot! All you have to do is go home and hug your wife!� Yes, I think the worst part about the loneliness is the feeling that it will never end. I think that is the one thing that those who are married of have kids tend to forget, that we don�t have someone to go to when we are lonely. Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 16 Aug, 2011 02:29 PM I have continued Hope that I will not be lonely. With God I am never alone but I am lonely at times. Fortuantely, I do date on occasion and see friends outside of Church. My Hope for a mate is not in vain, God sees me and hears my prayers. :applause::angel: Post Reply
teach_ib View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 16 Aug, 2011 05:22 PM My loneliest times are when I desire someone close to share an experience with me...making a life changing decision (job change, retirement, move, etc), vacation/day trip, special event (Christmass, birthday or even loss of a loved one). Someone who has a vested interest in the outcome...a shoulder to cry on, a person to rejoice with or share a breathtaking view with. There is a reason God said two are better than one...some things in life are meant to be shared! Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 17 Aug, 2011 08:14 PM Stop thinking about your SELF and start serving others. For example go to a retirement home where family members have ditched their loved ones and give them your good company because they are lonely too. Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 18 Aug, 2011 05:42 PM Wow, that's kind of harsh, Kyle. Why would you assume that just because someone is struggling with loneliness they are self focused? I think it would be possible to spend every day at a retirement home, or serving others in some way and still come home to an empty house and wish it weren't. Post Reply
teach_ib View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 18 Aug, 2011 05:47 PM It may not be me I'm thinking of...I help a lot of people and having someone to share in the thought process of how to help would be nice. Sometimes we get too busy doing for others and not take time for self. Even Jesus took time to Himself when crowds became oppressive. We are only human...at least I know I am! Post Reply
JoceyJo View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 19 Aug, 2011 06:20 AM I felt the same always and I ever get a real date before. Sometimes the feeling has eaten up my actual feelings. It is especially when I need someone to share some experience. When there are hard decision/feelings that I wanted someone to listen. It's so down when shcroll down the phone no.s but it seems no one that you can call to share the current feeling. So, normally waht I do is write diary and the coversation towards God. After I wrote all all my feelings, I will get tired and sleep. Woke up ... another new day. Sound silly? But I have no way to get help and that's all I can do... Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 19 Aug, 2011 11:39 PM Yes, the truth can seem harsh thus unpopular. The truth is God permeates all of existence including you and so its focusing on your self that eclipses your view of Him permeating You. Repent of your focusing on your self then focus on Him and WITH Him in you serve the Him in others and you will conquer loneliness. If you do not then it is your choice and your fault. The consequences are serious for such sin blossoms into horrors. If you "spend every day at a retirement home, or serving others in some way and still come home to an empty house and wish it weren't" then you lost focus on Him WITH you when you walked through the door or may not of had it all along. I know I can be harsh. They didn't crucify Christ for being a nice guy. Post Reply
Rabbit32 View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 20 Aug, 2011 01:01 AM @ Kyle you sound like a pharasee Colosians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly...even though you dont have a wife you play like you practice. If you, like me, want a wise wife..keep in mind such a woman may read our words and determine if we are sutiable, by how we treat other sisters in Christ and I implore you choose words wisley... 1 Corinthians 13:2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. Post Reply
Rabbit32 View Profile History	How do you cope with loneliness? Posted : 20 Aug, 2011 01:08 AM @Rahab...thats a good question...I guess lonliness could be situational, or a part of a persons character....perhaps feelings of hoplessness maybe a root cause, what do you think? I suppose a person would have to ask what are they placing their hope in... Post Reply

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