Thank you

[Shutterbug65]

I realize that I can’t respond the way I would like to to each one of your responses. But many of you have shown kindness and complete understanding in response to things I write about that trouble me.

Every morning like today, I immediately wake with a lot of anxiety and a constant stream of worrisome thoughts. I don’t know how to control it or make it stop. I’m 53, male, and live alone with no friends or close family members. I never been married or have any children. I regret an awful lot in my life and I’m constantly scared that if something was to happen to me where would I turn? The only people I regularly see are my co workers.

Just one question. Does anyone else live a lonely isolated life? I would love to hear from you. Or anyone for that matter who has an opinion on this. I just want to know if this is common in today’s society.

Thank you so much everyone. Have a great day.

[Shutterbug65]

Thank you. When I posted my message it read (server error please try again) so five is how many times I tried. Lol weird. I’m at work so I will message back when I can.

[fauxartist]

I lived alone in my fifty's for some time....and it actually was okay. Like hypercat54, I had the few acquaintance's, but what got me going towards a more socialized life again was group therapy, and getting involved with some community stuff. That got me outside of my own head and problems, therapy helped with my stuff, but also helping others made me feel good...and that is often what I don't see much of any more. People giving a crap about anyone else but themselves because times are so desperate. I think it's imperative to step outside of ourselves and not be so self revolved to stop the merry go round of repetitive self serving thinking....break they cycle so to speak. Where there is a will there is a way....and I think when we are ready and willing.... we find our way to have some quality of life the best we can at that time.....

[Shutterbug65]

I can’t go on living alone anymore. Doing the normal things like taking care of my house, fixing things I can’t do. Every morning I wake up and my anxiety and panic settle in. Especially on the weekends. What if something happens, what if I get sick and need help. I have no one. I just can’t cope. I lived with my grandparents till my early 30’s when they passed away. And over the past 20 years other people in my life whom I was close to have died and now I find myself alone. And that scares me so much. I need help.