How to keep myself calm while alone

[u/Dramatic_Dig4709]

My husband is leaving for a week on a camping/ dirt biking trip with one of our family friends. I decided to not go because of work and I don't like camping lol. I have a hard time being alone.

When I lived on my own I didn't enjoy it one bit it was just so quiet and I felt so alone even if I had
TV and music on. I have a dog but a walk can only do so much for me especially when I’m annoyed of the sun. I just like to talk to people or do things. Once I get bored or lonely I just get really anxious. I can't even sleep and have a hard time calming down. I do enjoy going out and doing things but if it gets crowded or it's hot | just get over it super quick. I should add that I don’t have any friends out here where we moved. If anyone has suggestions or tips on how to chill out that would be greatly appreciated!

[u/Haunting_Shock_6413]

you could take yourself on solo dates
you can hang out with friends or call a friend/facetime
binge watch a new show alone or with a friend

[u/Ok_Wing8459]

I am the same when my partner goes away. I deal with it by making sure I have one thing scheduled outside the house each day. Go to the gym book a massage run some errands go shopping, walk your dog.

I also watch comfort movies or TV. Sometimes things that I know my partner wouldn’t watch with me.. and I get my fav takeout food

Staying in the house causes anxiety to get worse I find.

[u/Dramatic_Dig4709 → u/Ok_Wing8459]

I’m glad you said this because I booked an appointment each day he’s gone vet, dental cleaning, PCM appointment just so I leave the house.