For those who live alone, how do you handle the silence?

I find that when I’m alone, my mind tends to run wild. I cope by staying busy ....whether it’s a side project, cooking, or even organizing. But what helped me the most is reaching out to people more often, even if it’s just a short text to a friend or family member. It’s like making an effort to break the isolation, and those little connections make a huge difference. For me, I’d say it's a bit of both... loneliness and depression sometimes overlap, but I find being intentional about staying connected can help.

I’ve lived alone for years, and initially, the silence felt like a vacuum. Now, I’ve learned to embrace it more, like, it’s my space to recharge. I meditate a lot now to cope with the noise in my head. The stillness has its own beauty, but there are moments when I can feel the weight of isolation, especially during the winter months. I don’t think it’s depression for me, it's more about missing the presence of others.

Silence used to be a huge struggle for me when I lived alone, but I eventually found comfort in creating a routine. I started doing things like reading, cooking, or even going for walks in the evening. And while I was alone physically, I would always text friends or call my mom just to chat. It’s not always the same as having someone in the house, but it helped ease the feeling of isolation. In terms of whether it’s loneliness or depression, I think both can overlap ,the isolation can trigger those feelings, but it’s important to recognize when it crosses into something deeper, like depression.

Honestly, I think we overcomplicate this whole loneliness thing. I’ve lived alone for years, and sometimes I enjoy the silence. It gives me time to reflect and just be. I’ve never really felt like I was lonely, it’s more about being comfortable in your own company. People these days are so desperate for constant interaction, but I believe it’s a mental shift. The noise in your head is just a result of not knowing how to be alone. The silence is a gift if you can learn how to embrace it

I have been through this, well. Play strategic games, listen to music, go out for a morning/evening walk. Thats all . I just tend to adapt to it within 2 days.

It's been years since I've talked to someone. #Mylife Live alone, cook eats, work hard, get what you wanted.