Want my life back

[Chase888]

Before lockdown I had a voluntary job and I loved it. I liked all my colleagues and the customers.

My friend Charlie was alive and he was a lot older than me but he still went to work (tax evasion but he was driven).

Charlie was never depressed. That's why we got on.

In April 2020 I found him dead. (Heart attack).

I declined and nowadays I just clean my flat, have a wash and go shopping.

I had a big problem with my new GP and I had to threaten legal action but she phoned twice to apologise because I was 100% in the right.

I should go out more but I have no motivation as places are still closed. I need friends and I did go to the park and met people but I got annoyed cos one was boasting about being in prison and the other asked me for money so I made an excuse to leave.

Does anyone know how I can meet online female friends?

[hypercat54]

There are 2 national groups in the UK. One is called Meet Up and the other is U3A. I don't know if they are meeting up at the moment but I think it will be soon.

Also have a look at local groups in your area too ie ramblers, walkers or whatever your interests are. A good place to look is fb.

I work as a volunteer in a charity shop and they are mainly all open again too. Lots of options there for now and the near future. The pandemic has affected all of us and I am very lonely too. I miss my darts and quiz nights.

Don't forget too over 50's groups if you are at that age.

[Hidden]

I’m really sorry about your friend Charlie, that must have been a shock and upsetting for you. Are you receiving support from a psychologist or any other mental health professionals? I can relate and understand how you are feeling with having no motivation. Please remember it won’t always be like this and you want to help yourself because you want to find friends.

I agree with hypercat54. I’ve used the app/site Meetup before, there are lots of different groups for different hobbies/interests, there might be a group near you for people with depression/anxiety, usually they are the best place to start as people are usually in the same boats

[Chase888 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I will try meet up.I get messages about classes but zoom and college courses online.

I want to be like before.

[Midori]

Not something I would recommend, personally. It's too easy to find another scammer intent on fleecing you out of your money. They can hide behind false pictures and bios. Public groups are safer.

[Chase888 in reply to Midori]

Good point. I don't give out my details.Have you heard of the scam that men message girls and ask if they need money. The girls think they have struck it lucky and give their bank details. Then the girls bank account gets drained.

[Midori]

Yep. There are Bad folk about.