Alienation Glasgow meetup

Tinderbox, Ingram Street, Glasgow: 6-7:30pm

I usually have a paper sign with ALIENATION GLASGOW on it. Typically sit at one of the large tables on the ground floor, but it varies depending on available seating.

Everyone welcome. No agenda, just a meeting with the like-minded as per the blurb.

What is this?

A social meet for anyone affected by isolation, loneliness, remote working, unwanted solitude or a sense of alienation from the way society has changed in recent times.

The goal is to meet others in a safe social setting.

Who this is for
Anyone who feels a bit lost in modern life or overwhelmed at times.

Perhaps you feel alone or isolated. Maybe the world around you seems strange or remote or threatening. This can trigger feelings of depression or despair, which can be exacerbated by solitude.

Maybe you are surrounded by people with whom you cannot connect. They are too different or preoccupied in ways that distance them from you.

If any of this sounds familiar you are not alone.

We are living through an epidemic of loneliness, unexpected solitude and despondency. The world has went remote which does not suit everyone. Many people feel lost and isolated, perhaps you do too.

As we get older it becomes harder to meet new people and make friends. This is normal but feels abnormal when we have so much technology at our disposal. Everyone else seems to have the full life we lack and many have the online showreels to prove it.

This meetup is a small step towards reversing that for those who either find it difficult to connect with others in real time or who just can't find others like them.

Note: I am not a therapist and nor is this a therapy session. Just a meeting of the likeminded.

Social anxiety

If you suffer from social anxiety and find attending these kinds of events daunting, don't worry, you are not alone.

The host is normally there before kickoff so you can always come a little earlier to check it out and he will be happy to chat if that helps.

You can message the host before the event here on Meetup.com. Go to the host's profile and message from there. On the night he will be monitoring the app for anyone messaging. It can sometimes take a few minutes for messages to arrive.