Depression

I am very depressed. It’s hard to find someone to just get out and do something with. I have been living with the idea that things will get better. I am 62 and i feel utterly alienated. Everyone feels like a stranger to me.

[Pugglesworth]

Hi Tara.

Things do get better. It takes effort and commitment, but our situation improves. Maybe there is a support group nearby or a church you could attend to get yourself doing something. Taking a walk around your neighborhood is a good starting point.

People are strangers until we greet them.

[hypercat54]

There must be groups in your area such as over 60's ones so have a look online. Or maybe think about volunteering x

[hypercat54]

I had a quick look online and came up with many groups in your area x

[Booklover0219]

I hope you find a group of friends you can do things with.

[Repooc]

I think the volunteer idea is great! I KNOW it is so hard to do bc for us everything is "the impossible task", but its baby steps and maybe today you get a shower and get dressed. Maybe tomorrow you do that again and add just 1 more thing.....go outside and sit for a few minutes. The next day add on get into your car and listen to the radio. The next day do all of that but add driving to a coffee shop.........

Perhaps get a pet? That forces us to get out and interact and gives our brains something more important to think about. ❤️