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I'm 18 and in a month's time I'll be living completely alone in this house. Panic.?

My mum's moving somewhere near London with her boyfriend for work, but doesn't want to sell this house so I'll be here completely alone, looking after the dog and cat. I'm really really really rather worried that I'll start to feel lonely/afraid. I've never lived alone before, ever. I don't think I could get any friends to stay over very often either - maybe every other weekend or something for a party, but otherwise no. Everyone's got plans for summer/live too far away etc. I don't really spend much time with my mum but it's nice knowing there's someone else in the house at night. I have some questions - How do I prevent myself from getting bored/lonely and freaking out? How do I keep the house safe? We live in England near the city and it's not a very very good area, although there hasn't been any crime here because it's quite built up (the house is the 2nd in a terrace). How do I keep myself busy (for free - clubs etc are out of the option)?

Public Comments

1. Take up a hobbie it can be anything rangeing from wrighting to sports,playing gutar. or have friends round
2. You need to find a man. Your 18 with a whole house to yourself, you should try to have fun and a lot of S e x. If thats not an option, then what I did when I lived alone is mainly stay in my room with the pets. I pretty much lived in my room with the door closed, watched TV, play on the computer, talk on the phone. Good luck and don't freak out.
3. pick up a hobby or two or three. Personally, I love it when I have a house to myself. I can run around in my boxer briefs playing video games, cooking, reading, playing guitar, listening to music very loud, worshiping Satan, and answering inane questions on Yahoo Answers!
4. You'll be alright. You're sensible and mature. This might grow up you up a bit faster than you'd prefer, but you'll be fine. (The fact that you're asking these sorts of questions now is an excellent sign.) My suggestion is that you and your mum get safety checks done by the fire and police. They'll make sure there isn't anything obvious that you've overlooked. Get a timer for a light so you don't have to come home to a dark house in winter. Vary the time it comes on. Identify neighbours who can help with basic repairs or minor emergencies. Have your mum make a list of names and phone numbers for the vet, doctor, etc so you have them right to hand. To keep busy, how about using this as an opportunity to learn to cook or increase your repertoire? Useful skill and makes sure you eat decently too. :-)
5. hiya, leave the tele or radio on at night,and when you go out.then any one knocking on the door will think some one is in .try and find some think to do,when you are home alone.surly you must have one good mate boy or girl to share the house with.read books,do jig saws,listen to your music.get friends round.think of some think you like doing,and do it or find yourself a hobby.or get a evening job,the money will come in handy.or you could put one of your bedroom to let out,with sharing the kitchen and bathroom,do it on short let,so you can ask them to leave if you don't get on with them.xx