Is loneliness the worst feeling ever?

[Rockstarrrrr]

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There are many bad feelings one could feel... But loneliness... It makes everything else meaningless... It makes you question your existence and reality... that destroys everything that gives you strength... And keeps you always unsatisfied...

[AmandaYVR]

Humans don't like any form of discomfort. Apparently we've gotten really soft this way. So if it's not one thing, it's another. It's difficult to keep perspective on good-better-best-bad-worst. Have to do everything we can to keep perspective. It's one of the hardest things in life, I think.

Extreme stress is worse than loneliness. We don't do well with either. Humans are social creatures. Death of a loved one - that one there is no cure for. You just have to live without them, and with the regret of whatever wasn't resolved between you.

The world is in a 'loneliness epidemic' now, they say. The UK gov't has created a department specifically to help combat this. And a greater focus on men's mental health issues, as they know that men are so much less likely to seek support.

Have a read through Bethany's q. It's similar to yours. It's good to ask these qs, find like minds. Everyone goes through this, at one time or another.

What makes you feel alone in the world?

[AmandaYVR]

This may seem like a small thing, but I recommend you start here. Interact with your commenters more. Like their comments, reply back, keep a dialogue going. Show that you do appreciate them responding to your topic.

You can build relationships anywhere; learn how to communicate better, every day. Take that extra time to hold the door open for someone, even if they're lagging. When you go out, look up, smile, say "Hello" as you pass people by, or ask them how their day is going when in line to purchase something in a store. Ask if you can pet peoples' dogs when you are out. These are so small, but they will help you feel more connected to the world, society, and your neighbourhood.
There is opportunity for connection. We all just have to sieze it.

[zeitgeist057]

You: “respond to your commenters more”
OP: 🦗

[ohsheeT]

You only are lonely when you haven't truly found yourself or if you haven't found the true meaning of your life from day one you had to be the fastest swimmer to get to where you are today you had to fight off so many other swimmers LOL the next experience is walking you decide one day you're going to stand up and you're going forward you want to do something this powerful you're going to fall down you're going to get back up you're going to fall down you're going to get back up what are you made out of how long is it going to take you it's an experience each time you fall down you experience something new but you keep going forward life is the same way it is a beautiful experience if you allow it to be there's positive negative right wrong good bad love hate God devil each one of those can't exist without the other one you have to fail in order to succeed you can't have one without the other loneliness is the same thing it is a feeling it is an emotion it is an experience change that experience don't look at yourself as this solid person from the outside find out who you are on the inside because that is the true you you are energy because this whole planet is energy you are more special than you will ever know but until you understand that you're going to feel from the outside instead of feel from the inside you bring your heart your soul your mind your Spirit your energy is who you truly are become one with all those and you become one with others and then this universe

[Anonymous]

It’s not a good feeling at all. But personally the worst feeling for me is feeling disrespected and/or taken advantage of.

I took a lot more shit from women than I should have in the past just because I was excited to just have someone or worse have the potential of having someone (friendzone).

For me the unannounced friéndzone is by far the shittiest feeling in the world. To me it feels like the woman doesn’t see me as masculine and/or attractive. Now if women ask “can we just be friends” (announced friéndzone) BEFORE I put lots of effort, time and money into dating I will respectfully decline but won’t get angry (disappointed but not angry).

[Rockstarrrrr]

Not being taken seriously makes loneliness seem like a cure...

[Opinion Owner]

Loneliness is a feeling. But you can be alone but not feel lonely. There is a difference.

When I was younger I got a lot of pressure from family, friends, peers, etc. for not having a consistent girlfriend (I actually did a lot on the DL). But that pressure made me act needy around women whoever I saw some potential. 4 out of 5 women will exploit that if given a chance (and they don’t feel guilty about it).

[Guy___]

I'm pretty sure I had it but since I don't feel it right now and don't remember, I can't say.

I guess the worst thing is the reason why, the negative circumstances that cause loneliness in the first place. I care about fixing them, not the feeling itself.

[RolandCuthbert]

Robin Williams had a take on this.

[Rockstarrrrr]

Exactly

[CateM]

Never underestimate the power of loneliness. It's been known to break people. It almost broke me. I was pretty introverted, but have never been lonelier during covid. It sucked, when I finally went back to school, I was a wreck. When summer came, my family moved to another state, and I was back at square one. I'm a lot more extroverted now than I was 2 years ago

[MCheetah]

I don't know. I've almost always been lonely, so besides one year, 2012, I don't know what not being lonely is like. (A problem 99.9% of women will never have to know.)

[Rockstarrrrr]

All around loneliness... It's unnerving... Plus it gives you space to analyze everything and that makes you too aware which can be a problem.. You feel like you have to dumb yourself down or act too shallow to get along with others...

[MCheetah]

I dumb myself down around people daily. Pretend to care about things I don't... Hell, I sometimes even do that here on GAG, on the freakin' internet. So many people on GAG think I'm an internet because I'm only acting 50-60% of my true self. My 90-95% true self comes out in MyTakes on here, but in general question posts, I usually hold back and act like a dummy. To "fit in."

[MCheetah]

So many people on GAG think I'm an *idiot on the internet

[Rockstarrrrr]

I see...

[lightbulb27]

possibly, or things related to it.

I can think of things that are worse, but I don't want to mention them. In essence, you are talking about... loss and separation. Right? There is a solution to that...

By the way, those deep feelings, are the source of so much inspiration in music and art. It's fuel... just your brain saying... hey... something needs to change, were on a mission here !!! you gotta find your mission.

[Nsync]

It rates right up there for sure. There are probably worse feelings but when you are down and out, all the people that hung out with you before suddenly disappear.

I remember that clearly and vowed never to rely on anyone to that extent. I will be there for people but I don't expect the same courtesy back.

It sucks but a close partner is a wonderful thing to have in your life.

[jennifer_bloom]

It’s not the most painful feeling but it’s the one many people have the lowest ability to accept. For me, guilt and fear are the most painful feelings.

[Moose304]

I don't think it is. Living in the past is the worst in my opinion. There is a lady about my age that lives on my floor. Regret is eating her alive. Believe it or not, some folks actually thrive on being alone. I get more work done when I am alone. What the asker is wondering about is forced loneliness, which goes back to my first statement about living in the past and being eaten up with regrets!

[Davidhk]

Most of the times I love being alone, yabe because I'm an introvert, and when I'm alone I recharging my energy by doing things myself.
But I still love being with people and get to know people.

End of story, if you know what you love, and you got your hobbies so you never will feel board, and alone because you will find people that share the same stuff you do.

[Anonymous]

Loneliness is devastating. It's the worst bloody feeling in the world (...) you feel like (...) no one loves you and they actually do, but in your head and your heart you think 'no one gives a damn if I'm alive or dead'. A lot of people make the loneliness by themselves on their own, in their heads.

[AddylynnNightingale]

Maybe. Feeling lonely can be pretty devastating, it can be a silent killer.

[Anonymous]

It's extremely difficult to bear and can be a killer. Those that have not felt the full force of it will not understand.

[Rockstarrrrr]

Amen...

[TheVigilantOne]

Loneliness isn’t the worst feeling in the world but being surrounded by people who make you feel alone is.

[abc3643]

No.
Fear is.
When death is in your rearview mirror getting closer and with the lights flashing, you'll understand.
Nothing sobers the mind like the prospect of death.

[BigschlongEnergy]

Have you ever Had your fingers Chopped off Had someone Pour boiling water down your ear?
Me either But Feeling actual physical pain is worse than any Emotional Pain that you have.

[Summeroflove]

No. Being in exhausting pain is. But I won’t lie. It can hurt sometimes. But it’s better then being around people who hurt you.

[Rania05]

Loneliness isn't this bad for me, anger is.
But everyone has an emotion they better or less cope with

[NathanDavis]

loss is worse...

also, hunger and crippling disease... when you don't live at a "first world country" lol

[PrettyPriya]

Worst feeling…. damaging a Prius

[NathanDavis]

@PrettyPriya not the Prius! gotta be a bit more careful with...

[NathanDavis]

[Rapport]

Not for me, no.

Loneliness sucks, but at least in my experience I've been able to endure it quite well.

I mean, it sucks to deal with at all, but what I'm saying is it's a feeling that I can handle.

[BLP11520]

Yes, I could write a book. It penetrates you and makes you hurt in a way not thought possible.

[BLP11520]

My online friends are a great help for when I am lonely or need an opinion.

[DesiUwU]

i'd say yes, for me it is, because it's so much deeper than feeling like you're all by yourself

[MementoMori_]

It's bad. Just like most animals, humans are social creatures and experience anxiety when unable to have social connections.

[Aerissa_Jade]

Loneliness is bad but sheer terror is worse... especially when it lasts for hours.

[dustybiker]

No. Those gritty life moments are when you find the best parts of yourself.

[Steamnir]

No, pain is the worst feeling

Then hunger

then no shelter

then loneliness

[Agape93]

Not even close lol that's only a state of mind. Sure it sucks but it's temporary.

[Dreamclouds]

Yes sadly... and people become more and more isolated and less friendly.

[FunkyMonkee]

No, there's much worse but it's NOT a very good feeling!

[Anonymous]

I can say from experience that it certainly isn't pleasant. And it's more often what causes suicidal ideation for me than other hard things.

[boobliker]

I don't know loneliness as I do not understand what it is as I can live and work without anyone else around and be very happy with just myself.

[Subarugirl]

Absolutely not, there are feelings much much worse.

[TroyDT2]

I would think that being burned alive would be worse.

[Tanhoaon]

I think the pre-subsequence leading to loneliness is worse. For me, lost is my ever worst feeling.

[Tanhoaon]

Lost made me feeling lonely, even people are still around me but… the lost is so big to struggle my life. (Not lost in lose-winning but lost in losing something significantly.)

[Lucifer_666]

Yeah, it sucks. I broke up recently and am lonely 😩

[Xhhxcnj]

I disagree. Loneliness is what is needed to

make a change. If you’re lonely you have a chance to make a change and come successful. There’s way worse feelings

[Fromdusktilldawn]

Yea have it always and I hate

Never managed to get friends

[clampfan101]

It’s the worst one I’ve felt so far, especially coming from someone I loved passing away.

[Anonymous]

Yeah--you know what I find REALLY helps get rid of any negative feelings of loneliness? Have regular sex with a hot girl. You should try that!

[peedy]

Trusy me you can get use to it, and after enough time you start to prefer it

[Joker_]

no lol, the feeling of diarrhoea is worse

[Rockstarrrrr]

Your wisdom is always one of a kind..

[Joker_]

yeah lol

[Anonymous]

No. The worst feeling is having the woman you love hurt you and cause you pain and heartache and a broken heart

[Bethany22]

Rejection is worse than loneliness.

[Fuentes]

I don't feel lonely

[JustiReno]

Not worse than sciatica

[exitseven]

No, having a kick in the nuts is worse.

[_Just_A_girl_]

No feeling like you're dying probably

[MountAverage]

I hope you don't mean that literally.

[HippieVeganJewslim]

O my goth, depression is worser.

[Asker2022]

I don’t mind being lonely.

[cloud9vortex1234]

No, I think regret is worse.

[PainusNdeeAnus]

No sobriety is

[jimmy2]

Well if you know God get close to him

[CrimsonAngel09]

Yep.

[Monalisa77]

Yes:(

[NatalieIshereO]

Only if you are insecure

[jamartheg]

No it’s the best feeling

[BJP21]

Yes it is.

[OddBeMe]

Only if you hate it.

[In_Trance]

No, grief is worse

[Anonymous]

Yeah at times