Getting older but not wiser

[radway4519]

I'm a 73 year woman who used to be energetic, happy, vital, driven. And now I feel like I just have no direction, no motivation - frankly, I just don't care. Been on Zoloft for 23 yrs. & it does help but I feel like anything negative in my past that I've suppressed or ignored, is now coming up to the surface & if I don't get it out, I'll surely implode.

[Agora1]

Hi radway4519, you can't get wiser if you don't care, no matter what age you are.

I'm glad you found us. This is quite a group of men and women of all ages who really

care. Sounds like you need a listening ear right now. We are here for you. We've got

to help you get back that energetic, vital, happy, driven person again.

Looking forward to you joining us on line. Welcome to the family xx

[Stilltrying_]

Hi and welcome. I'm an older lady too ( I'm 60) Feel free to get off your chest whatever you want. We're here to listen.

Also don't forget you probably have lots of wisdom to offer to some of our younger members and helping another person can make you feel good yourself

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Im 66 and been on zoloft too. Im struggling with anxiety and depression, nothing new but worse now than ever. Have my first therapy appointment in a couple weeks. Im hopeful. Im much like you, no direction or motivation. I know what I need to do but cannot get myself to jump in and get started. I think Ive been wrapped up jn my career for 45 yr and didnt think much about my thoughts. Now Im retired and Im not sure who I am or what I like.

[UFC80]

I can relate so much! Suppressed Emotions, i have a bunch. Tucked deep within me and each day a constant daily drip, the poison fills my body....😂

[marheart]

I'm in your generation so I can definitely relate to what you are saying. Aging with the body breaking down sure adds a lot of pressure to our lives.

Wanting quality, not quantity.

Let's be the best we can be for right now. Now we can start with gratitude and take small steps.

Support is our greatest need. Searching for support besides from a Therapist.

[Redangels410]

I just want to commend you for having the courage in reaching out to share what you are going through And I am so sorry that you are feeling this way. Actually, my mom is going through the same thing. Ever since we lost my one & only brother in 2006, my mom has never been the same. She used to be like you, energetic, happy go lucky & we used to get our strength from her because she is such a joyous person to be with. She just turned 74 this year & she was also diagnosed with Dementia stage 5 two years ago. Her mom passed away from Alzheimers in 1996 & she automatically claimed that she has an Alzheimer too even before getting diagnosed.

I want to ask if you have any children & husband to help you with your loneliness? Because my mom told us that my 3 sisters & I are the reason why she is still fighting, plus my dad is still with her. And it's also her faith in God that keeps her going. Do you have a place to worship? Being part of the community really helps because you have someone to look out for you & to pray for you & with you. Or is there a senior community near by you that you can join some activities to distract you from your loneliness?

I'll be praying for you...