By piper182 - 29/09/2014 22:04 - United States - New York

Today, same as every other night, I sat in my car outside my home, just to avoid going inside. I live alone. FML
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You deserved it 6 521

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piper182 12

Hey OP here, in my car... I work 11-12 hours 6 days a week so though I wish for a dog, I can't. I stay in the car because when I go in I have to plan for the next day. In the car it's quiet and peaceful. Living with others was worse but I am a lonely person. I do sometimes drink a beer once I'm parked. I agree it's sad and I'm not a very social person and I hate it about myself.

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Knight0001 19

I dont understand why someone would do that?

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xlord 27

To the people that are all commenting about not understanding why; it's that a home can feel big and empty. Also that homes are generally seen as having multiple people in them. Whereas it is 'perfectly normal' for a person to be by themselves in a car The OP doesn't want to go home and face the realization that they're all alone, possibly with no family, friends and/or loved ones

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piper182 12

Hey OP here, in my car... I work 11-12 hours 6 days a week so though I wish for a dog, I can't. I stay in the car because when I go in I have to plan for the next day. In the car it's quiet and peaceful. Living with others was worse but I am a lonely person. I do sometimes drink a beer once I'm parked. I agree it's sad and I'm not a very social person and I hate it about myself.

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mip_92 29

I'm like that too, if I'm honest. You're not alone, OP.

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toowie_fml 20

What about a cat?

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kitten1800 18

Not everyone can handle the company of other humans well, though I think everyone gets lonely at times. Animals are great to have around. I understand why you can't have a dog but why don't you get a cat? They're pretty independant

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Misshhh 23

... Well! This is way different than what I originally thought. Honestly I thought there were ghosts or something creepy in your house and that's why you sit in your car even when you're at home

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blinked_281 29

Cats get lonely too! Mine is so clingy. It's uncommon, but still. Both cats and dogs need lots of attention. You're not alone OP. Hang in there :) maybe you could find a support group? I'm not sure if you have social anxiety or depression maybe, but I do myself, and a support group really helped me.

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sturschaedel 27

One cat gets lonely. Better get two siblings (same sex, I think girls would work best). 138, I swear I'm not trying to mock you, just genuinly curious: How does a person with social anxiety manage to get over said anxiety enough to get to that first group meeting? Do they have a system were you meet just one at first, or talk on the phone?

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blinked_281 29

It's a lot easier going to something like that knowing people are going through the same thing and have no room to judge you. But it did take a lot for me to go at first. Sometimes you just have to power through things. It's run by a therapist, and I did meet her first before going to the actual group.

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sturschaedel 27

Thank you for the explanation, it makes a lot of sense that way. Congratulations on making it to the meetings and managing to do things that will make life easier for you in the long run!

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princessofthedrk 13

The sad part? I do it too. And I live with my dad. My mom passed away in June and have two dogs and a cat and the cat gets lonely. But I work 4 part time jobs and 3 of them are driving so even tho I'm always in my car, I'm likely to sit in my car playing on my phone than to just head home. I'm always tired and my feet hurt from the one job I never want to get out. =

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thefmlman2011 36

11-12 hrs 6 days a week?! holy crap! what do you do for work?

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annamaria55555 9

Don't forget that introverts have so much to offer this world too

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PegLegRacing 34

If you park on the street or dirge way where a cop could see you drinking the beer... You can get a dui. You can't even sleep it off in your car drunk if you have the keys on you. It's insane.

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nesteremily 31

#151- keys can be on you they just can't be in the ignition

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fly_panda 4

I do that all the time. listen to some good tunes and people watch :D

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DanielleD93 16

Yeah because why be alone in your house when you can be alone in your car

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player20270 32

I used to act like that, too. I was going through a lot and couldn't handle my emotions well, so I would stay alone, feeling lost. I got over it, though. Initially by metting a guy and going out with him, as friends with benefits. I started feeling secure about myself, and that helped me meet my husband. Nowadays I learned how funny life can be when we share it with someone we really love. Also, we are so very similar, that we feel we are actually one, in a way that we just can't stand being away from each other. I hope you can get over it, too, in your own way.

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brh09162 2

I do the same thing most nights. I don't know why. I'm just so comfortable sitting in my car on Facebook or listening to music. Weird. I used to do it when I lived with people, too.

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