Distractions

In dealing with my loneliness and being alone so often I have looked for ways to keep busy. I have so many now; it is like a collection of stuff that hangs around. Crafts, games, books, and interests in general, pile up around my apartment and on my computer. Some forgotten and many I am very familiar with.

I enjoy these distractions. I am busy and happy. I can delve into them and loose all track of time. I can end up not eating or sleeping much, because I am so “into” what ever I am doing. But they all have one thing in common. They are all solitary pursuits.

My distractions do nothing to solve my problem of being lonely. I know how to work on solving the problem by getting out around people. It is suggested that one should find people with things in common with you. Hmmm, the people like me are doing what I do. They are home enjoying their distractions, unhappy that they are lonely also.

This is an interesting article about experiments that were run concerning lonely people. It suggests that people are not needed to alleviate loneliness. It also gives a pretty good explanation for why I have names for some inanimate objects. (tee hee) Turns out I am a pretty normal lonely person!