tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239140084937897595.post2640613084642399568..comments2023-10-19T10:26:30.108-04:00Comments on Yin and Yang: LonelinessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239140084937897595.post-82705832436126272762007-03-13T11:31:00.000-04:002007-03-13T11:31:00.000-04:00I would be happy to go out to lunch or to a movie ...I would be happy to go out to lunch or to a movie with you if I lived nearby and met you at a support group. I know exactly what you mean about how it is easier (or so it seems) to stay alone. I did the same with my own psychosis and have generally been a loner all my life, but this can lead to a sense of severe isolation and despair, as if I am cut off from the rest of the world. <BR/><BR/>I go to a NAMI support group now, and am trying that as a possible place to make friends. <BR/><BR/>Just wanted to tell you I could really relate to your post and, if it provides any solace, you are not alone in your loneliness.Feminist Voice with Disabilitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971702402040080054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239140084937897595.post-82121197489811377032007-03-12T15:03:00.000-04:002007-03-12T15:03:00.000-04:00Listen, I hope the guy (or woman) who corrrected y...Listen, I hope the guy (or woman) who corrrected you're spelling has a Ph.Dee. in spelling. Dale Carnegie's book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" tells us not to correct people unless it's a matter of grave emergency, like a doctor prescribing 1111 mgs. instead of 11! That person probably reviews books on Amazon, too. I think they have a special offer for a Ph.D. in reviewing books, too.<BR/><BR/>Well, well, well, I'm purposely mispeeling words here, Kate! The content of your message is without reproach.<BR/><BR/>May I say one thing: you are so young at heart, I really thought you were at the most 32.<BR/><BR/>I understand the tug of loneliness. Right now, there's a person who calls me on the phone, I met him at a NAMI conference, and though I barely know him, I know he's on the level, so I'd occasionally go for coffee with him.<BR/><BR/>So I don't understand why some people won't reach out to others who are having a rough time of it. You are a great person, and I wish you all the happiness.<BR/><BR/>What I can suggest is, if you want to take risks asking people out to lunch and so forth, let us know in here how it's going, and we'll support you!<BR/><BR/>We're here for you. And we hear you. When I lived on Staten Island, I tried to reach out to some women, and they were unreceptive. Is unreceptive a word? Perhpas someone should correct me while I'll at it . . .<BR/><BR/>Kate, you know you have online friends who support you. Maybe someday we'll meet in the real world. Either way, keep your head up and keep hopeful that things can change.<BR/><BR/>You are well on your way in your recovery!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>ChristinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08458588632683441016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239140084937897595.post-34952794029447604142007-03-12T13:21:00.000-04:002007-03-12T13:21:00.000-04:00Hi Kate,You are putting words to your feelings and...Hi Kate,<BR/><BR/>You are putting words to your feelings and needs. I think it's a very good sign you are thinking about relationships. To me it means that you will find what you are looking for. If you lived in the same city, I think you and I could be friends. I've enjoyed reading your blog and your desire to connect to the world.<BR/><BR/>Yaya-IngAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239140084937897595.post-27567639139234648052007-03-12T01:20:00.000-04:002007-03-12T01:20:00.000-04:00It's "privileged."It's "privileged."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com