Is anyone out there experiencing the same isolation, loneliness and depression?

655805

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1249349

{"replyTo":"","text":"if not yourself someone else, that's why trucking is the best profession for serial killers like pete.","replyToPid":0}

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719558 发表于 2021-06-08 13:39:48 get a local job your a Hazzard in these highways

","text":"You cannot even spell hazard correctly. 😂","replyToPid":427973}

1039748

{"replyTo":"","text":"If you ever feel alone or depressed on the road, just remember that almost every trucker in that parking lot feels the same. It’s good to get out and talk to other truckers, get some sunshine (or take vitamin D to increase dopamine levels), or maybe even bring a pet to keep you company on the road(: We are all in this together, stay positive and most importantly #keeptruckin! 🥰","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"That’s a common feeling for new OTR drivers, especially those who are social. I’ve always enjoyed my privacy. I guess you can say I’m an introvert. Now, I have felt lonely, but I’d say it happens once or twice a year. The solution for loneliness in this job is to stay busy whether it’s work related or just taking care of personal chores.","replyToPid":0}

1256658

{"replyTo":"","text":"Jesus is the only one!!!!","replyToPid":0}

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1167037 发表于 2021-06-06 23:28:41 All depends on my runs I’ve had lately and how recently I got back on the road.  I stay out 4-5 weeks at a time.  First two days back are always depressing and the first two days before I go home are depressing.  I feel pretty decent out here besides that.\n\nAlso depends on the run.  Hauling scrap paper out of some rundown warehouse in STL to Indiana makes me question my sanity compared to a beautiful run across I-40.

","text":"Something that could help all of us is to try to do something “meaningful” in our lives and that we can even continue in our time off. For example, if you like teaching about something you enjoy, become a YouTuber. If you like creating stuff like products or tools, you can then sell them online. But do something that you really, really enjoy. "}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"All depends on my runs I’ve had lately and how recently I got back on the road.  I stay out 4-5 weeks at a time.  First two days back are always depressing and the first two days before I go home are depressing.  I feel pretty decent out here besides that.\n\nAlso depends on the run.  Hauling scrap paper out of some rundown warehouse in STL to Indiana makes me question my sanity compared to a beautiful run across I-40.","replyToPid":0}

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1249349 发表于 2021-06-06 21:53:36 if not yourself someone else, that's why trucking is the best profession for serial killers like pete.

","text":"This comes from someone who drives for Swift. Need I say anymore.  Accusme","replyToPid":427840}

719558

{"replyTo":"","text":"get a local job your a Hazzard in these highways","replyToPid":0}

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655805 发表于 2021-06-07 10:57:10 I agree. You know they always said that depression was the most lethal form of mental illness but easiest to treat - it is because one has to talk about it and get help if needed. Thank you for your response

","text":"Yes, always better to vent to others. Everybody gets the blues here and there, there’s no shame in talking about it. And don’t take any meds for depression either (one of the side effects is literally depression). Depression definitely is a form of mental illness, you just have to re-wire your brain on how you think from a day to day basis and filter all of the negative out. ☀️☀️☀️","replyToPid":427888}

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1256658 发表于 2021-06-06 20:24:26 Jesus is the only one!!!!

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890103

{"replyTo":"","text":"I have been out here 8 years now it has gotten a lot better now but some days are tough take deep slow breath and tomorrow is a brand new day","replyToPid":0}

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890103 发表于 2021-06-06 22:33:20 I have been out here 8 years now it has gotten a lot better now but some days are tough take deep slow breath and tomorrow is a brand new day

","text":"I’ve been working over the road now for 19 years. I have good days and once in a while some bad ones.","replyToPid":427845}

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655805 发表于 2021-06-06 23:05:03 I’ve been working over the road now for 19 years. I have good days and once in a while some bad ones.

","text":"You can try finding a trucking job where you’re home every day. If not, then go owner operator and find a company that allows you to dispatch yourself. Then create your dream job, albeit it might affect your profits for forcing the schedule. You can minimize this by working 3 weeks and 1 week off, or whatever schedule works for you."}