Just need to connect with people.

[Badbadbeads]

I'm isolated. No family no friends.

[just_keep_swimming]

there’s a whole community here of supportive people !

[Badbadbeads in reply to just_keep_swimming]

I really need you.

[Badbadbeads in reply to just_keep_swimming]

Thank you so much

[Hidden]

hi, how you doing?

[Badbadbeads in reply to Hidden]

Much better today. Went to bed, got some sleep. Now I'm trying to get something done. I spent most of yesterday in the bed. I really appreciate all the responses. Thanks

[Gingerbreadman1978]

come on here anytime 👍

[Badbadbeads in reply to Gingerbreadman1978]

Thank you.

[Weelon]

Hi there are some very supportive members on here. Feel free to talk.

[Badbadbeads in reply to Weelon]

I will. And I will fill in the blanks. I was just in very bad shape yesterday.

[Territorial]

Welcome and i hope you can gain something from our company..

Big hugs..

[Badbadbeads in reply to Territorial]

I think I have found the right place. Thanks for the hugs. Much needed.

[Weatherwoman]

Hi --Maybe, you could write in more detail what you are dealing with. We are here to listen, and to help. I am dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, having to move to a different state. I feel overwhelmed,

[Badbadbeads in reply to Weatherwoman]

I had a meltdown on June 2. I woke up feeling an overwhelming sense of dread. Never experienced this before. I rolled around in bed trying to understand what what was wrong with me. Soon I thought am I suicidal? Scared the hell out of me. Never felt that way before. I started calling people, prayed, but to no avail. Finally I went on zoom, the seniorplanet.org site. It is offered by aarp and oats. I've only used that site for 2 to 3 months. I zoomed to lunch and learn and those people were so kind, compassionate and helpful. By the time the hour was over, I was fine. I've thought about this a lot. I have no energy, no enthusiasm. I think what set me over the edge was the weight loss. I have lost about 12 pounds recently because I have no appetite.

[Weatherwoman in reply to Badbadbeads]

Oh, I am so sorry that you had to go through all that you did. Yes, losing weight, and pershaps your blood sugars went too low, could explain the Awful feelings you had. Glad you are feeling better now. I hope that you have a Primary Care Dr. you could check with just to ease your mind. Our bodies, & our minds cannot be seperated as one definitely affects the other. I would like to look into that site you mentioned, "seniorplanet.org" --I am in my late, late 70's (turned 79 in June this year), and sounds like it may be a good place to "hang out," for me, too! Like I said, I will be moving soon & leaving friends, and will feel more alone. Lost my Sig. Other last Nov. --we were together for 27 years, and I am having a real hard time, "navigating" this world --feel SO all alone & lost since he passed. HU is a great place to connect, and glad you found this site.

[Badbadbeads in reply to Weatherwoman]

Hi good to hear from you. I hadn't thought about blood sugars. I made an appointment with my doctor when I had the meltdown. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your sig other. That must be rough. Seniorplant.org is on vacation this week, but it's free and has a large variety of classes. I believe those people saved my life. As with this site, they are kind, caring and compassionate. Keep in touch.

[Weatherwoman in reply to Badbadbeads]

Yes, I will keep in touch. Thanks for your condolances. It's a Struggle without him. Let me know what your dr. said.

[Badbadbeads in reply to Badbadbeads]

Did you tell me about meet-up for women over 50? It is wonderful! I'm still going through the site. There is so much help for people who are lonely on the internet. How are you doing? There are so many caring and kind people on this site. I love all of you!

[ElephantsHear]

Hi Bad- I hope you’re having a great night. If you feel like it I’m curious about you and your situation.? I hope you find some support here. Nice to meet you and sending lots of well wishes to you! It’s 1:10am so I’m going to sleep. Welcome here. Nite.

[Badbadbeads in reply to ElephantsHear]

Thanks so much. Slept pretty good last night and now trying to get something done. I hadn't expected so many responses. I was in bad shape yesterday, probably due to a lack of sleep the night before.

[WoollyOne]

Hi, I think a few of us here often feel lonely. Why don’t you share a bit about yourself so we can get to know you 🙂

[Badbadbeads in reply to WoollyOne]

I've never used this forum before. Can the rest of you see my replies? I hope so and then I don't have to repeat things.

[WoollyOne in reply to Badbadbeads]

Yes I can see all your replies so I assume everyone else can as well 🙂 I hardly ever post on here.

[RMHiker]

Hi, I pray your situation changes soon 🙏 Have you tried joining a church or group on Meetup? If you haven't heard of it, Meetup is an app that allows you to connect with people in your area or online with similar interests. I like to hike but don't want to go alone. I've found some hiking groups on Meetup.

[Badbadbeads in reply to RMHiker]

I looked into Meet-up, but couldn't find any group close to me that interests me. I can't find a church that helps me. But I'll keep looking. Thanks for your prayers.

[RMHiker in reply to Badbadbeads]

Badbadbeads you're welcome! Take a look at this group below on Meetup. Depending on where you live, there may be a local group like this as well. For example, I'm in Southern CA, so I'm a member of the national group and the Los Angeles branch.

Check out Finding Female Friends >50® (National) meetu.ps/c/51TCr/3kr6R/d on Meetup

[Badbadbeads in reply to RMHiker]

Thank you. I will look into this.

[Badbadbeads in reply to RMHiker]

You told me about this group! Thank you. This site is out of sight! Been spending much time looking for the events. The aarp site has much to offer. You may want to look into seniorplanet.org. Love you.

[RMHiker in reply to Badbadbeads]

You're welcome. Glad you like the group!

[Dback]

Right to the point, isolation sucks...but you are reaching out here and I see many responses...you are not alone....I'm going through a divorce after 27 years, had to move out if my beautiful home, had spinal fusion surgery 2 months ago and a shoulder surgery last Thursday..I live alone..I'm in AA and have limited friends...but I keep reaching out .....please do...any friends,online resources, senior centers....don't give up...you are seen,needed,loved.....I love you as a fellow human that is struggling...please don't give up...keep reaching out!.. 🐰❤

[Badbadbeads in reply to Dback]

Thank you so much.

[CLB1125]

I understand how that feels. I have family around me but still feel so alone. My husband hasn’t much to say that’s supportive these days. I’m happy you’re here.

[Badbadbeads in reply to CLB1125]

Thank you so much.

[catsrock]

We're here for you. Loneliness is so hard. Sending you lots of hugs.

[Badbadbeads in reply to catsrock]

Thank you so much.

[ahwf]

hello, how are you?

[Badbadbeads in reply to ahwf]

Much better today.

[ahwf in reply to Badbadbeads]

that’s good

[4Itchy]

Hi there! I have a couple friends that i rarely see.I'd love to chat on this forum whenever you like! I'm 64, estranged from my adult daughters who are now keeping me from seeing my grandaughters.

It's rough.

[Badbadbeads in reply to 4Itchy]

Sorry to hear this.

[Sadmama]

I hear you. It is hard to be alone sometimes. Even though I work full-time, the people are coworkers not friends. Keep reaching out.

[Agora1]

Hi Badbadbeads and Welcome.

Sending you one big caring hug.

You are no longer alone. We are

here 24/7 whenever you need a friend xx

[Badbadbeads in reply to Agora1]

Thank you so much. I need that hug! All of you have been so wonderful to me.

[Badbadbeads]

I'll look into that radio station. I pray a lot, but sometimes it doesn't work.

[Badbadbeads]

I want to tell all of you how much I appreciate your kind and caring responses. Really helped me a lot. I'm doing much better now and made an appointment to see my therapist. She can help me. Thanks again. I love all of you.

[blueslite]

Hi Bad! I'm in the same situation. I'm 75 and live alone. Offline I only have 3 family members and they couldn't care less about me. My friends have all passed away or moved away a long time ago. Although I go to a few blogs where I've gone for quite a few years now and I'm well-known, now that I have cancer no one talks much to me anymore. At first there were all the sympathetic comments, some suggestions, a few links to information that might be helpful but now....nothing. If I post a cartoon or a joke I get plenty of likes/upvotes but there's no conversation like there used to be. I come here to HU where people actually care about each other. So that's my story.

I've read down most of the comments and I really related to you when you said you woke up feeling an overwhelming sense of dread - the first panic attack I had was when I woke up one day feeling weird. I don't think it was as bad as what you experienced though. I'm glad you came here. Welcome!! 🤗 How are you today? Feeling better I hope. 😀

[Badbadbeads in reply to blueslite]

Hi. I'm doing so much better. I have an appointment with my therapist next week. We work together very well. I know what's wrong. I need connections with people. I'm looking into various senior centers and meet-up groups. Thanks for your concern and help.