its a bit lonely

clive0510

I've never had christmas on my own before, and its awful. I was fine until my niece sent me pics of her 4 yr old opening her presents. not usually one to show my feelings but now  I'm so sad. it just goes to show doesnt matter what you got in life. you need your family. 

Grumpy_chap

If you are on your own, do you have a support bubble?

Barny1979

Why haven't you formed a Christmas Bubble with someone? Not too late to pop round and see a friend or go fro a walk as it's a lovely day outside.

Torry_Quine

It's not easy is it. Keep warm.

clive0510

no I haven't formed a support bubble. I didn't realise how hard this would be. I've stopped crying. but my head feels full of pressure. I feel kinda strange. I just want my family.

Barny1979

Give them a call or facetime them

clive0510

i feel so daft. crying at my age! god this is difficult.

Torry_Quine

clive0510 said:

i feel so daft. crying at my age! god this is difficult.

It's not daft. Is there someone you can phone?

clive0510

yes. I'll maybe phone my mate up the road. hes had it tough. lost his g/f in april. and his son in november. I have to admit I was surprised how this kinda got to me all at once.usually so forward looking and positive. and then bang! it was seeing pics of my neices 4 yr old undoing her presents that done it.

Barny1979

clive0510 said:

yes. I'll maybe phone my mate up the road. hes had it tough. lost his g/f in april. and his son in november. I have to admit I was surprised how this kinda got to me all at once.usually so forward looking and positive. and then bang! it was seeing pics of my neices 4 yr old undoing her presents that done it.

Pop round and see him, I imagine he's having an even tougher Christmas than you.

Olliegami

It's an emotionally charged time of year anyway, don't be ashamed of your feelings - they're feelings and we all have them. 
I'm on my own this year as someone I know tested positive for the virus last week and I saw them the day before - but I'm just treating it like any other day! I know that's not easy for everyone. 

Reach out to someone if you're feeling so sad that you can't distract yourself, otherwise there are support groups dotted about everywhere. I'm currently watching House MD and playing some dumb mobile games.