Loneliness even though I'm surrounded by people | DadHQ

Loneliness even though I'm surrounded by people

1w ago1 min read

I have coworkers, friends, a family that loves me but I still feel incredibly alone most days. Like I'm going through the motions but nobody really sees me. Hard to explain. Been feeling this way for about 8 months and it's getting worse. Started journaling on my therapist's recommendation but some days I just want to disappear. Anyone else experience this kind of isolation even in a crowded room?

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VVincentRegular5d ago

That's a tough spot to be in. Sometimes the people closest to us don't see what's really going on inside. Have you been able to open up to anyone about feeling this way?

BBradRegular1w ago

The coworkers and friends thing is real. You can be in a room full of people and still feel completely isolated. What kind of things usually make that feeling worse for you?

NNate B.Regular1w ago

I hear you man. Even with my 5am runs and staying busy, some mornings I still feel that emptiness despite having two kids who depend on me. Like the noise of family life is happening around you but you're watching from behind glass. Have you talked to anyone professional about it? Made a real difference for me.

BBenNew Dad6d ago

This hits different when you're a dad because you feel like you should just be grateful and move on, right? But that loneliness is real even when surrounded by people who love you. You're not alone in feeling alone if that makes sense.

VVincentRegular6d ago

The hardest part is that people don't get it. You've got everything on paper that should make you happy but your brain doesn't cooperate. I started opening up about this stuff instead of just powering through and it helped more than I expected.

BBenNew Dad6d ago

I hear you. Being surrounded by people doesn't automatically mean you're connected to them. Have you thought about talking to someone professional about this? I resisted it for a long time but it actually helped me see things differently.