How does one cope with loneliness?

>>18515746

The native Americans believed in spirit animals, these were kidn of 'guides' to give you insight to what your major issues in life would be.

Those born under the totem of the bobcat are taught how to be 'alone without being lonely'.

>>18515750
I should look into that

(I have to use my phone because my PC is having a connection error for whatever reason)

>>18515746
Gain some self knowledge and do some self development and reach out to your friends. Also try getting more emotional and identifying your emotions when you have them. But also when you alone try to make peace with it. Try to enjoy the alone time like me time.

Anon you need to know something that voice inside your head is the manifestation of you mother or father. It's a defense mechanism you pick up as a child to ensure your survival. I have it to and I decided to stop listening to it. All it wants to do is protect you from harm that doesn't actually effect you anymore, but it doesn't know that. For the love of god don't listen to it. It will stunt any opportunity you have grow as a person.

>>18515746
Patience. That's life right there. You'll find someone soon, I promise. Just be aware of the people on your surroundings.
My best advice is to not lose focus on your carreer meanwhile.

>>18515756
I've tried to reach out to my friends. They aren't fans of heart to heart talk, so I rely on this board for help. When I usually feel an emotion, it's usually anger, so at least it's something rather than nothing. I do feel sadness from time to time, but it's been a long time since I've had a true feeling of happiness.

My mother is very protective. She always wants to keep me away from harm. Being younger, this typically meant keeping me at home, away from the "danger" of others. I rarely got out outside of school, but not by choice. She always tells me how I don't need a relationship, so you could be right. I used to try to block the voice out, but it manifests and gets louder the more I try to ignore it, even to the point of getting toxic.

>>18515761
It probably sounds stupid, but I have a strong interest in the political field.

Even though I'm emotionally dead for the most part, I still want to do the most to help my community/state, since I still have a deep compassion for people, no matter how much it gets nearly snuffed out.

People always tell me to be patient. I suppose they're right, but patience hasn't really been a thing of prosperity in my life.

>>18515766
That is the first step to ignoreing the voice, it's not yours. Also use the anger anon. Use it as motivation. Fight the voice with your anger. Also the "voice in your head thing" is and actual documented thing everyone has it. Also your mom sounds fucked. That's horrible what she did to you.

>>18515773
It's not stupid it's your purpose in life. It is your one ticket to a fulfilling life let it drive you to success.

I have an exercise for you. Every time you think bad thoughts or don't think your worth it, think about this. Drive these thoughts in your head.
>you want to give back to the people
>for your state
>want to get into politics
By doing a flip on your negative thoughts constantly and repetitively everyday it will create new thought patterns and alter the way you think and also the way you feel. Also there's two questions that you can help you push through those tough times. Ask you self, what is the outcome I want? and the second question, what is the purpose of that out come? Create positive meaning in what you do and achieve.

>>18515790
I'll try that. Next time it does it I'll fight it.

My mom isn't a bad person. Her mom treated her poorly, so she tries to make up for it by caring about me, albeit too much. I can understand how she feels, because she's been through a lot of stuff in her life.

She's one of the nicest people you'd ever meet, she's just misguided in what she tries to do I suppose

>>18515805
That's a great idea. Thank you.

Most people my age tend to want to do drastically different things, so you'd be surprised my the amount of mockery I've recieved from it just because I don't fit the norm

>>18515817
The people that do great things in this world always go against the norm. It's very possible the people that mock you and try to bring you down are also listening to that voice in there head. It's also easer to tear people down then actually try to achieve what you want out of life. You can do this anon. I believe in you. Remember this, repetition is the mother of skill.

>>18515864
Thank you. It feels great to have someone have faith in me