Below are some selected entries made to my guestbook. I hope that perhaps you can identify with some of the sentiments expressed here.
LIFE HAS BEEN ITS ROLLER COASTER OF HAPPY AND SADS, wich is ok,but the one that has me bonded to mostly being disturbing is the lonelyness i have developed over these past three an a halve years, dont know why and how it got so out of control , but here i am wondering why and seeking for some on or some thing dont know ,oddly enough to say I,m talking to a computer, oh well,what else is there
Robert 1/3/2008
Robert 1/3/2008
My heart aches with feelings of lonliness. I have always been very social but have been through a major illness/surgery lately. Being completely physically alone, has forced me to know myself. I never thought I could survive being so lonely.. but I am doing it. I need to get where I need to be before I can let anyone else in. That doesn't mean being lonely doesn't hurt like hell... it is an ache that most people never experience. Sometimes I feel like I am the only person on this big planet! This site was very touching... it seemed as though most of those were my own thoughts......... Thank you... Hopefully soon... I won't be in pain like this.
Gina 2/1/2008 Rated site: "Very Helpful"
Gina 2/1/2008 Rated site: "Very Helpful"
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Janine 2/13/2008 Rated site: "Very Helpful"
Janine 2/13/2008 Rated site: "Very Helpful"
I am still learning my way around the website. My biggest issue is that I struggle with depression that can stop me in my traps. I am hoping that advice from other people can help me with my problem with lonliness.
Sukij 3/5/2008 Rated site: "A Little Helpful"
Sukij 3/5/2008 Rated site: "A Little Helpful"
Dear sir, I was looking on the internet and saw your site come up on loneliness, so I thought I would email you. Well my name is Wayne, I am forty five years old, and I suffer with chronic blushing. This problem has totally blighted my life, to the extent of being lonely. I have had this problem since I was five years old, and going back then as a child I was quite a shy person. I over heard my mother say to my father why have you gone red. Well because I over heard my mother say this to my dad, I thought my dad must of been a shy person to, so I trained myself to go red or blush. Blushing has coused so many problems for me.I had a girlfriend about twelve years ago who I had two children with. Unfortunately we split up because she could not handle the way I was, afraid to socialise or go out. My two children I saw every weekend, but now they live in Australia, which really tares me apart, because I have not seen them for a year. I have been in two relationships since then and I suppose my blushing problem is what drive them away. I think I am a really good looking bloke, caring, honest,and well mannered, and would give anything to be able to settle down with a understanding partner. I live on my own and do go out on my own, weekends to the pub. I suppose I am getting a bit better in myself, or self confidence is getting a bit better. But blushing has made me a really lonely person. I hope this will help you
Wayne 3/26/2008
Wayne 3/26/2008
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Ayca 6/28/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
Ayca 6/28/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
Hello Sean, what a great website you got going there. My name is Rick and I am originally from Costa Rica, I been living in south Florida since I was 11 years old I am thirty one now. I consider myself lonely, because in the 20 years that I have been living in the U.S I never had a deep or meaningful relationship ever. A couple of years ago my sister got married to her American husband in my country, and believe me I had a blast, it was like a shot of adrenalin since all of the sudden I was socializing with the people I grew up with there, for the first 11 years of my life. I had always been living with my folks and never had a clear vision of what I want to accomplish in life. I am just starting to make a difference for myself, since I had finally been able to make something out of myself working with computers. Anyway I had had a history of anxiety and depression since I was in my teens, and I did not get professional help until when I was about 19 when I went back home, but only for a brief period. I got better for a little bit but the anxiety and depression came back when I returned to the States, since then I kept going to mental health professionals and taking antidepressants. I do not have a job right now, although I am searching for one at the moment, since I took a very quick and bad decision, and that left me unemployed. I am eventually moving back to Costa Rica for good, at the end of the year since my folks are building a house over there, and the job market for bilingual speakers and computer skilled persons is very well at the moment.
But ironically when I was in Costa Rica two years ago, I came across a beautiful young lady, and much to my surprise she was my grandmother`s great niece. Her aunt introduced me to her briefly and that was as far as I went since I am extremely shy and insecure, I did not try to socialize with her. Anyway I tried to get in touch with her through someone else, but she gave me the impression she was not interested. I just found out recently that she is about to get married, and I don`t know why but those feelings of loneliness came about, even though I barely knew her. So I went ahead and did some research about loneliness and sure enough I came across your web site, and found out more about my self.
I am now more humble than ever about my loneliness and not try to fight it so much, because I acknowledge I am a lonely person but I guess I feel a bit less lonely since it is nothing I should be ashamed of. Anyway Sean I just wanted to thank you for such a great site, you really take the time to try to help people.
Ricardo 7/21/2008
But ironically when I was in Costa Rica two years ago, I came across a beautiful young lady, and much to my surprise she was my grandmother`s great niece. Her aunt introduced me to her briefly and that was as far as I went since I am extremely shy and insecure, I did not try to socialize with her. Anyway I tried to get in touch with her through someone else, but she gave me the impression she was not interested. I just found out recently that she is about to get married, and I don`t know why but those feelings of loneliness came about, even though I barely knew her. So I went ahead and did some research about loneliness and sure enough I came across your web site, and found out more about my self.
I am now more humble than ever about my loneliness and not try to fight it so much, because I acknowledge I am a lonely person but I guess I feel a bit less lonely since it is nothing I should be ashamed of. Anyway Sean I just wanted to thank you for such a great site, you really take the time to try to help people.
Ricardo 7/21/2008
Somehow is good to see that there's nothing wrong with oneself... i never though is no oneelse's fault feeling lonely. And i never felt any anger but to myself. Well i have never being abused, or treted bad, and i have a lovely caring family. i just feel sorry for myself living like this, knowing that living alone is not life... sadness in heart can kill someone. Sorry not native english speaker :D ^__^ i will write my story... kind of boring but... at least i know someone who wants to read it :D
R. Bogarin 7/23/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
R. Bogarin 7/23/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
I just want to thank you for putting time and effort into your website. I am beyond lonely at the moment, and found your site via google.
I feel better having read your site. I feel less alone, now that I know that everyone suffers from loneliness.
Thanks again,
Brad 8/1/2008
I feel better having read your site. I feel less alone, now that I know that everyone suffers from loneliness.
Thanks again,
Brad 8/1/2008
Yes, those of us who are lonely and depressed do tend to sleep way too much, I know I do. I have a sig other of 17 years, but he's way older than me and so grouchy. So one can be lonely , even though they are physically with another. anyway , good research and insight on your part,
Maria 10/20/2008
Maria 10/20/2008
I'm still looking-but what i've seen so far has really struck home for me. And I love the fact-or can rest a little with the fact that there are words to put with my loneliness.
thank you.
Rianna 10/29/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
thank you.
Rianna 10/29/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
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Toni 11/9/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
Toni 11/9/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
Hi I am also from trinidad so it was quite a pleasant surprise to find that u were also. I am a lonely, depressed teen and i must say your website has helped me understand loniless a lot better than i did before..of it would ultimately help me get better is yet to be seen....but thank u anyway!!
Arielle 11/15/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
Arielle 11/15/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
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Matt Carson 12/15/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"
Matt Carson 12/15/2008 Rated site: "Helpful"