Jacksjacks

[Jacksjacks]

im 64 single lady, retired a nd feel very lonely, no family or friends, but only animals to keep me company, I long for a genuine friend but can't cant seem to find one, sometimes I feel there's theres no point in life anymore, I don't like joining groups, I need some sort of support but don't dont no how to find it

[gajh]

Hello and Welcome. I hope you will give this group a chance. There is so much support available here. I have found some amazing and supportive friends here. What animals do you have to keep you company?

[Downinil]

Hi Jacksjacks, you’ve come to the right virtual support group for authentic friendship. Welcome!! 🤗

[benmaise]

Why don't you try working in a charity shop. You will make new friends and meet lots of people. I do and I find it very rewarding.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to benmaise]

What's a charity shop?

[Shnookie in reply to Nothing_but_books]

For example selling donated clothing in a store and proceeds in U.S. would go to American Cancer Society.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Shnookie]

Thank you.

[Shnookie in reply to Nothing_but_books]

you are very welcome.

[Nothing_but_books]

Hi Jacksjacks, What kind of animals keep you company?

I share my home with a Green-cheeked Parakeet. 🦜

[Jacksjacks in reply to Nothing_but_books]

hi thank you for Ur ur reply, I share my home with 2 cats and 7 dogs, I love them sooo much, they've all I've iv got and I treat them like kings and queens but I long for a special friend that I can express my thoughts to

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Jacksjacks]

Oh! That must keep you busy.

[Catt02]

Hi there, I'm so sorry you're so alone. I'm a 66 guy and know something about losing a family, friends. Fortunately, I'm still in touch with couple of friends but I carry a lot of grief, missing my family, animals too. I am married and I'm so fortunate my wife has stuck by me. But I'm isolated in my room upstairs, flat out on the bed 22/7. I can't socialize without confusion, anxiety and people don't understand. I have a long history of depression/anxiety and feel a profound sense of grief. I'm so lonely in my solitude and detachment from the world. In fairness, lot of what I'm going through is due to Benzo withdrawals - 8 yrs off, still a nightmare. I too need friends, people like me who understand. I'd be so pleased to be your friend ❤️

[Jacksjacks in reply to Catt02]

thank you so much for your reply, I can't cantrll U how much I appreciate that, I'm iso sorry to hear of Ur udituation, but I can feel Ur pain, I'm inot sure wat benzo is perhaps U can explain, I've iv suffered with anxiety from an early age, and it was never picked up from my family at the time, I've ivbeen suffering all my life without any support, and always resorted to alcohol as my medicine, consequently I've iv lost 4 children from this and all I ever wanted was a loving family but no one took the time to understand me especially after their father dropped dead all of a sudden one day, life can be a struggle if Ur unot lived and understood, tell me more about you xx

[Joemama55]

Hi, I'm the same - no friends, no family, no support. Tried connecting with old friends; they eventually dumped me, including my own sister, hurts immensely. I wake up every morning shaking like a leaf. Hope this website helps you. Seems like friends are impossible to make at our age, so I just don't trust & wait to be dumped. Wish I didn't care at all, but that's hard to do. I don't like joining groups, either. There's cliques already and no one is friendly.

[Jacksjacks in reply to Joemama55]

its difficult, a struggle, life is so short and I appreciate every day, but som we times I feel I'm not making the most of it, through lack of motivation, loneliness,lonlines depression etc, it's itnice to connect with people that can relate

[Joemama55 in reply to Jacksjacks]

You are making the most of it, as a person with depression and anxiety. Also, by posting your feelings, which really helps so many people. I enjoy reading your posts, as I;m sure others do. Rest easy, knowing you're helping others as well as yourself....

[BeachynPeachy]

Hi Jacksjacks,

I am so sorry you are feeling this way. Thank you for being vulnerable. I hope this forum gives you some relief. I have tried book clubs, volunteering with children or animals and mahjong helpful for getting involved but not to overwhelmed myself. Congratulations on retirement. I hope to get there one day. Fingers crossed.

[Jacksjacks in reply to BeachynPeachy]

thank you for your reply, perhaps peehapwe can be friends and support each other as I've uv no one to off load to

[Arymretep]

Welcome , there’s lots of people on here in the same position, we’re all here for each other x

[Jacksjacks in reply to Arymretep]

amazing, I've ive never joined a group like this before but I feel I'm in the right place, so called normal people never disclose their mental health issues in my opinion, it's itnice to be vulnerable in the right place

[Joemama55 in reply to Jacksjacks]

Really true. Where else can you be your true self?

[BeachynPeachy]

I would like that.

[b1b1b1]

Try seeing a psychiatrist or therapist and taking antidepressants.