Going through a separation. It didn't work out and we are both civil about it.

I have been trying to keep busy, hang out more with people, reach out to old friends and all that. Hanging with people I notice how everyone is struggling. It's kinda scary, seeing so many people dealing with their own insecurities, trauma and all that.

There are even times people open up and I just listen and try to show sympathy while I feel like shit myself lol

Feels lonely although I am surrounding myself with people. Guess it's my mechanism to avoid isolating myself and drinking. I am planning to see someone professional and talk to them.

But wanted to ask if anyone else went through this during their separation. Did you notice people's pain more than you used to? Did people open up to you although you are the one that needs "support"? Did you feel lonely and overwhelmed to the point that you just wished you were far from everything? How did you get over it?