I want to meet someone

[Anonymous4321]

Hi, I'm new. I'm lonely because of my problems. Maybe there is a person who feels the same and would like to meet someone, let me know

Have a beautiful day, everyone

[LilyAnnepuppy]

There are many people on this site. What problems are you looking to share? I imagine you’ll find someone who identifies with your mental health issues.

[Hidden in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

What are your problems. Can you write in the first instance how we can help you.

Generally most on site need to get to know people before they will interact and tell them who they are, however here over time friendships may be made, this may be problematic we all place non-de-plunes and sign accordingly

If I can initially help you with your concerns. There are generally organisation that run day centres in various towns and villages, also Cities, your GP or CPN may be able to introduce you to to one of these centres in the UK.

BOB

[Anonymous4321]

Actually, I have multiple different problems. I also follow the Ibs support community on this site. When it comes to mental health, I'm just sad most of the time, because my life is terrible and I'm lonely - I don't really have a family or friends. I don't know whether it has anything to do with depression. Thank you, guys, for your replies, anyway

[Glaciera in reply to Anonymous4321]

I know how you feel. I feel the same. And making connections is hard even in big cities. I feel maybe even especially in big cities. Many invisible illnesses are looked down upon. People are so preoccupied with their daily struggles no one has time to keep meaningful relationships anymore or invest time and effort into making new connections. I found it easier to keep in touch over mutual interests in online communities (non health related) as that issue in itself can be depressing to always talk about. So I try my best to live life as normal as it possibly can for me. I can reccommend you if you like games, or crafts or art there are awesome communities on twitch and discord. I started streaming art and it gives me little but at least some connection with my followers. Also I joined some groups on meetup there are some nice people I met on a few group outings but of course to really build friendship it takes time. I would focus on finding hobbies you enjoy and joining some places of interest whether online or physically that makes it easier to meet like-minded people.

[Anonymous4321 in reply to Glaciera]

I've also been thinking about joining some groups, maybe I will, thanks I've read on your profile you have a lot of health issues. I feel sorry you struggle so much. However, I've seen you've overcome Ibs? How did you do it?

[Glaciera in reply to Anonymous4321]

Oh that's great, well best if luck to you! I haven't updated my profile in over a year, so some more recent information is missing. But yes IBS was due to dairy and gluten. Cutting both out solved the issue, I also had a full GI test done, and it showed other issues for which I had to change my protocol and take additional suppliments for. If you find a good naturopathic nutritionist they should be able to run some tests and help you out. But I had to go private and it was very costly, but that's London for you.

[Anonymous4321 in reply to Glaciera]

Thank you for advice Wish you the best