LONELINESS IS A KILLER

[scatman]

never felt so alone in my life, need to make connections and sense of belonging. when i’m engaged and feeling like i’m contributing to society i can live with whatever new label psychiatrists come up with. i am not my diagnosis and i refuse to let it define me …. ah but the stigma does a pretty good job of that.

[Ru-bee]

Hi @scatman, welcome to the forums

I'm really glad that you've found this space to connect. I'm interested, what are some things that have made you feel as though you're engaged and contributing to society?

[Ainjoule]

Hey @scatman 

I just wanted to pop in and say welcome to the forums. Here I hope you find a sense of community to help ease the loneliness. I know how challenging loneliness can be. Great to have you with us. 

[rav3n]

hey @scatman welcome to the forums!! 

i hear you, loneliness can be tough to tackle and its really great that you've reached out here to engage and make those new connections. we have social spaces such as:

• Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends! - SANE Forums
• Best Friends Club - SANE Forums

and many more where you can introduce yourself and chat away about anything you want!

you are not defined by your diagnosis and it can definitely be challenging with stigma trying to beat us down but it's really amazing that you're working hard on that. i hope this forum space allows you to keep fighting and gives you a place to be yourself & feel less alone. we're here with you 💗

[MJG017]

Hi @scatman, welcome to the forum.  I've been alone for a lot of my life, so I know how tough it is.  I did find connections here when I joined earlier this year, so I hope you can find the same for yourself.  there's a lot of great and extremely supportive people here.