Depressed and Lonely

[dannyboy097]

I am so depressed and lonely. I have no friends in my area to hang out with or talk to. I have no girlfriend either. I tried online dating sites and they have not been helpful to me. I tried searching for groups or clubs around my city but have not had any luck with that either. i just dont know what to do anymore.

[Hidden]

Well, I hang out a lot on here because I only have one good friend and she lives an hour away so we just talk on the phone sometimes. I've talked to some really nice people on here from all over the world!!!! Being lonely is tough no matter what age you are or your circumstances. With this pandemic going on, I call it the fear virus, now we're all afraid we will get sick from each other! These are rough times for sure. Maybe you will meet some nice people on here, just don't treat this like it's an online dating site, some people are really going through some serious problems and issues on here, we're all here to give support to each other and hopefully receive some as well. You are not truly alone even though you might feel that way. Take care.☺

[dannyboy097 in reply to Hidden]

thank you. i appreciate it.

[Sprinkle1]

I think I understand how you feel, to me loneliness is horrible, thankfully I do not get lonely unless I am in one of my bad depressions, I can always find So much to do, and I am an introvert, so I do not need much company. Do not give up, time changes everything, but sometimes we have to be very patient. One thing that has been helpful to me, I have done volunteer work most of my life, since the age of 17, I am now 78, I was doing work at the local library, but the virus put an end to that!!!?* Is there some volunteer work you could get into, I met a lot of people in my time. There is work online, depends what you are interested in. Right now I am doing some political work. If you have a car, you could pick up grocery's and med's for older people who are in need of help. Talking to us is healthy, we suffer, right now I am OK so I try to help those that are suffering, we give love and support, do you have a pet, thought about getting a dog at the shelter, it would give you love, play with you, you could take it for walks, and probably meet people when out in the fresh air. All that would help your depression. Not a dog lover, how about a cat? Go online see if there is a chat group in your area, do not give up, all things change. Hope I have helped you, sending love, hugs, peace and happiness.......

[dannyboy097 in reply to Sprinkle1]

Thanks for your advice. I have tried looking for volunteering oppurtunities but unfortunately i live in a very small town and i do not have a car so i cant travel to other cities thats near my city. i do have two cats i am getting a puppy in a few months, i currently have a job but there is no one around my age that works with me.

[Sprinkle1 in reply to dannyboy097]

Hang in there, trust me, All things change, hopefully this time next year, we will have been able to have a vaccine against Covid 19 and life we be pretty near back to normal. And you are getting a puppy, some one to love, play with, take for walks and meet other dog walkers.....love n hugs.......

[SunIsShining]

Right there with you