I’m depressed because I turned 70 and haven’t had many relationships with men or women and I feel like life has passed me by. When I was younger I attracted many women but not anymore. I have approach-avoidance syndrome about women and I find it hard to trust people because I’ve been hurt so much.
I’ve recently come off Depakote because I’m not bipolar and was having side effects. I hit bottom with depression and was put on Lamictal but it hasn’t started to work yet.
Waking up is difficult because I feel low energy and I’m having trouble getting enough sleep.
I’m very isolated and lonely and I’m also having difficulty keeping busy and thinking too much.
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hi Songwriter. I know what you mean by looking back and feeling like life has passed you by. I'm 63 and feel the same way. The mind can be a monstrous foe. Being on this site is helpful.I am on Lamictal which is common adjunct to a traditional antidepressant. Hang in, it may start to work. All the best.
I have my share of trust issues. A lack of friend/relationships too. It may not be much but I can extend a level of friendship. It could only be beneficial to have one more person that checks in with you from time to time.
No pressure, no strings attached, cancel anytime for a full refund.
(That is not a request for a transfer of funds, I stopped charging my friends in 1997)
Friendships do take time to blossom and they always have a starting point.
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