Feeling lonely..

[Emma-Louise]

What does everyone do when they're feeling lonely and they can't talk to or see their SO.
I like to reread conversations that we've had, and watch romantic movies... So I'm just wondering what anyone else does?

[jerseygirl904]

I have my two boys...they keep me busy. But, when I miss my honey the most...I will text him to let him know (even if I know he won't see it for awhile). I'll try to keep myself occupied...clean house, read, laundry, etc.

[garnet]

Before we closed the distance, I would listen to songs that reminded me of him/us, write him a snail mail letter, work on a box for him, or I'd go the other way and find distractions, such as playing WoW, spending time playing with my dog who never complained , or try to get caught up in a tv series.

[NaNi]

I don't have much free time anymore, so I just go to school, do my homework, get some studying done and try not to cry. Which I often fail at.

[Micah]

I cry. That's pretty pathetic, huh? I will write him letters, hang out with my kids, write my feelings down, play the piano, listen to sappy songs... I find I can't watch romantic movies anymore, though. Seeing people in love just makes it worse. :/

[Tabitha]

There's never been a time when I can't talk to him, but that doesn't make me miss him any less. I just tell myself that he'll be living here in 4 1/2 months so I just need to stay positive.

[sabby64]

I play alot of videogames, like Halo, CoD, Spore, Pokemon... :P And go shopping, even if it's just for groceries. I have to walk there and back, so being outside usually makes me feel better. Sometimes I put on loud dance music and dance like a maniac around my room That always cheers me up! If all else fails I clean, because I feel better when things are all clean, and I usually can't get anything done when I'm able to talk to him.

[KiwiLove]

I believed romantic movies would help me...but they definatly dont!! It just makes me more sad and I miss him even worse.
Im still looking for the best option for myself to get my thoughts a little bit away of thinking about him all the time.
I thought one day my tears would be gone because of crying so often, but they just come so often and nearly every day....I miss my sweetheart so bad right now :-( :-(

[kymccloud]

When I start to feel really sad and I can't talk to my SO I'll usually pick out some good music or a good book and crawl into a nice bubble bath. Treat yourself to a bubble bath with a good book every now and then. It helps relax and gives you some time to yourself. Sometimes I top it off by painting my nails and watching a good movie I haven't seen.

[justbreathe]

To be honest, nothing ever really makes me feel much better. I find ways to distract myself and keep my mind busy but the yearning is always there until the feeling eventually passes. To pass time, I write a LOT! In class, at home, at work even ha. I watch tv, get on LFAD, online window shop. I just got an ereader so I'm finally going to get back into reading. I work on our 2nd anniversary digital scrapbook and think about his Christmas gifts. I've tried to get crafty but I have two balls of yarn and an entire pack of unopened hooks in my desk right now Maybe one day I'll stick to it!

Good luck finding something to help soothe the feelings a bit.

[agentholli]

Your know what? I don't even know anymore how to get over my feeling of loneliness...it seems to be creeping up more and more for me. awww he just called when I was typing this. Ok anyway, I was saying that i try to do things, keep my mind occupied, doing my homework and my kids keep me busy. But there are times like now, when the Christmas decorations are up that I can't help but long for him to be here.

[Stephanieeee]

Keep yourself as busy as possible. Go out with your friends and do NOT stay in the house and sulk. Sulking makes you sad, which will make him sad.
If you for some reason need to stay home, clean or talk on the phone or do your homework or take a shower. I like to read when I miss him. Or play some xbox. Or sleep.
Sometimes when you just miss him too much, write him an email in the heat of your emotions. It'll always come out super sweet and he will appreciate it lots.

[Prophecy]

I wish I had a good answer for that. I have found I can't listen to soft, sappy music and I avoid romantic movies like the plague. Seeing people who are able to be together, and in love, makes it worse.

Instead, I try to stay busy. School, work, online window shopping (subsequently, my credit card gets alot of action) and forum browsing. I try to go out with friends, watch movies and drag myself out of the house, even if it's to get Taco Bell.

When I get sick it's especially bad though. I lay in bed, cry and wish he was there to take care of me.

I think knowing that you aren't the only one who feels insatiable sadness and longing also really helps soothe the feelings of loneliness.

[Denareru]

I've found something neat to do when you can't go out with friends and you're beginning to feel lonely, is volunteer. There are so many volunteer opportunities and it's a great way to be proactive, as well as helping curve the loneliness! Not to mention, it looks great on a resume or college application.

I volunteered at the local humane society/animal shelter (until I got too busy with school and work) and had a great time.

[threecheers9980]

I just try to keep myself occupied with anything. If I don't I start to dwell on the loneliness and stary to cry. I either read or find things on the internet to look at or watch tv or look through old magazines. If it starts to get really bad, then I try working on a little something I can send him. It keeps my mind occupied and it feels like I'm close to him.