Coping with loneliness

Yesterday, my mum returned home. In some ways it is nice to have the house to myself again..but in another way the house seems so empty. I also miss looking after someone, and the loneliness makes you think of the times when you were so happy. The grief starts to try and take hold. So how have I tried to keep it at bay today?

Well, I have tried to keep both physically and mentally busy. I walked to the shop this morning before work, and then at work I created a list of 10 things that I just HAD to do. Each time I achieved one, I ticked it off and gave an outward smile to convince my mind that I was succeeding.

Has it worked…well, yes it has. I have had a very productive day. I feel tired, as though my mind has worked overtime but I have done it. Has the emptiness gone away – no, but it is under control and after all that is great progress.

Tonight I am going to have a hot bubble bath, play some music and have some candles lit to try and relax. I am going to pamper myself with face masks etc….. I may even phone one of my most optimistic friends – she always gets me feeling positive….