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Isolation help please

Posted: Jul 21, 2015

Since I work at home doing MT I have become more and more isolated to the point that I want to scream. Can someone give me some good ideas for what you do to be in contact with the "outside" world and how to have more social interaction. TIA - I appreciate any help.

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Facebook lol - Depressed

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I've reconnected with old high schools friends (it's been 40 years) and keep up with family. It has gotten me some lunch dates and gotten me out of the house, lol.

I just turn off my PC, go outside and do stuff. - There"s rarely any work, anyway.

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XD

Take a hike. - Well, sort of. sm

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My dog and I walk on the same trail several days a week, usually at the same time of day. There are other "regulars" out there and Dog and I have become friends with a couple of those dogs and the people they own.

Also, there is a website called meetup that offers various activities in your area. Someone offers a place for the group to meet and you participate, or don't.

Be a joiner-sm - anon

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I am not much of a people person so I get my interaction at church on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. There are other activities within the church should I feel the need.

Beyond that, I would consider volunteering (school system, food pantry, etc.), book clubs, cooking clubs, sports, etc. I spend a lot of time on my hobbies, gardening in the warm months and hope to begin learning how to use power tools when it cools off.

I think working at home - is

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not for everyone. I do think it's a certain personality that loves the solitary work environment. I'm one of them. I am not a people person and I freely admit that! I've always been this way.

That said, I do get out and ride my horse at a barn with other people every day for a few hours and that's just enough for me although I prefer to interact with my horse and not the people. I do have a husband that feels the same way. We're homebodies for sure.

Maybe looking for another job outside of the house would be best for you. The isolation will only get worse with time. All the best to you!

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