Lonely

[Sunshine42656]

I feel like I have no friends since I retired. I use to be very sociable but now I feel so alone that my depression has really been bad. Sometimes I don’t feel like doing anything but stay in bed. I was wondering if there is a support group where I can join on a weekly basis.

[hypercat54]

HI nice to meet you and welcome to the site. Without knowing what country you are in it's impossible really to advise you.

If you are in the UK there are nationwide groups, one is MeetUp, and the other is U3A. If you are retired don't forget that there must be some local groups for those over a certain age. If you are religious then join a local church group. x

[Kat63]

I have been in a similar situation - I lost my job 7 weeks ago, and I’ve been living alone. Those two things combined to make my anxiety worse than it has been in decades.

I find that I *need* to get out of my apartment and interact with people. I’m now sort of scared to retire someday. I’m terrified of being on my own. I don’t know how people do it.

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I work full-time and still lonely. Just scar d of being hurt

[abbeyainscal]

Wow I’m sorry to hear about these issues. But yes hard to give suggestions without knowing where you are. Not that we need to know exact address lol but a general location is good.

[CCRae13]

I recently joined a book club it’s a small help but still helps. Finding things like this keep your mind going and allow you to meet new people and get involved.

[dide_gg]

The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) website if you are in the US is a good one. Lists support groups and has other useful information. I also retired recently. I have moved several times in my adult life, so keeping close relationships with friends has been a challenge and it seems much more difficult to make new ones at this age, so I am with you there. If you have any interest at all, I would look to see if there is a ukulele group in your community. It is a very easy instrument to learn and you can play it knowing just a very few basics. Being in a group like this playing music together can be very uplifting. There is a feeling of camaraderie and you may even pick up some new friends along the way.

[Hope4me1]

In the same position. Retired and moved to FL. No medical insurance and finally found someone that will see me, but it’s not until the end of the month. I have anxiety and depression and sleep disorder. On meds, but don’t know if they are the right ones at the moment.