Loneliness is a problem so many individuals face and is not talked about. People who are lonely maybe as a result not being able to communicate or keep friends or as a result of tight schedules and no time for fun activities. Living a lone lifestyle is not what someone should admire or plan to live because it can result to depression proper. It is important to understand that it is a disease of the mind which if not checked can make you feel disconnected and unwanted.
The commonest way to avert loneliness is to engage in conversation or hangout with people. Some important places to hangout and catch fun in Nigeria maybe expensive which makes it difficult to reach by people battling boredom. Places like lagos island, beaches in Lagos and calabar, art galleries in Abuja etc.
But in this post we have listed possible events or places you may not spend or just little to gain access and yet even have fun more than the above mentioned places. Although it is good to once in a while try those places for adventure sake. Nevertheless, for your mental well-being the below list of places will serve you just right.
Places to Cure Loneliness
Football Viewing Center
Watch matches of your favorite teams can be done in your house but we no that the fun is not always the same. So many people, me inclusive would ride alone in the night just to watch my favorite club play in public viewing center. This is because the joy is something else, from the argument, banters, cruise we catch can not be matched when you are alone or with few guys a home.
If you ever fell lonely and you are a football fan, then I must say that you know the cure to your problem and have refuse to use it. You get to make new friends from viewing centers, you get to learn new knowledge about football, knowledge about general issues and you stand to get connections. Going to viewing center and watch your team win can give you the enthusiasm to run the next 3 days without feeling sad. Feel free to try viewing center than just sitting alone and miss the fun that comes with football.
Bet Houses
Another common place to cure boredom in Nigeria is the bet houses. Off course, bet houses are increasing geometrically because so many youths are getting addicted to gambling, but that's a topic for another day. Some of the betting companies in Nigeria with physical shop outlets includes; bet9ja, betking, access bet, nairabet etc. Other lotto houses are also present. One may ask if boredom can be cured in bet houses, and the answer will remain yes.
When you don't play bet or play but not addicted to it, you can go there to just enjoy the jokes, banter or cruise that are common with guys that hang out in bet houses. Obviously you can be to a bet houses and be bored or lonely when you are not an addict
Street Football Pitches
Have you ever gone to the local football pitch? If you have not then you are really missing a lot of fun. Whether you are a football lover or not, you can get a lot of fun by just being around guys when they play football. The cruise is always top notch, one may wonder how two best friends can insult each other for fun and yet still go home together as if nothing ever happened.
Aside the fun from football yabs, staying outside where the evening breeze or morning sun can touch you has a way of uplifting your mood which will inturn cure loneliness.
Cinema Houses
Cinema house made it to the list because it is a great opportunity for people to interact socially with others. Watching movies can help you temporarily release emotions and can act as catharsis, because it helps you express emotions you have held unto for a long time. Visiting movie house in Nigeria may not be possible for everyone as it can only be found in big cities like lagos, Abuja, port harcourt etc. Also the cost may not be affordable for the lower class people.
Conclusion
If you are feeling lonely, endeavor to talk a work and make friends because loneliness can lead to depression which can be a serious medical condition. Nigeria is rich in fun for people to be lonely, with all the vibrant places we have mentioned, all you just need to do is to give it a try and see your lonely life to fun.
While we have only talked about the possible fun you can get from the listed places, it is important you bear in mind that violence can sometimes erupt in such place due to the caliber of guys that also visit such area. It is highly recommend you avoid every possible situations that can lead to violence and leave at the slightest appearance of misunderstanding.