I'm alone , depressed , no friends

[Andy_48]

Hello I'm alone unemployed  , have no friends and no life . I'm 48 .wanting to chat with people . I need help and friends.  I go to gym , medication doesn't help . I'm lost and scared and insecure.  I'm scared of having no purpose in this world. 

[RiverSeal]

Hey @Andy_48, thank you for sharing your experiences with the community!

Sounds like you are doing it tough and feeling a bit isolated at the moment. You are demonstrating your resilience by sharing your experiences with your peers and being vulnerable. It takes courage to admit when we need support and reach out.

I have been in your situation and felt lost and scared too, and it was really challenging to cope with. I'm curious to know what you have tried to do to meet people and make friends? I learned that there are options out there for people to explore and sometimes it takes time.

I encourage you to continue to share your experiences with your peers here on the Forums.

Take Care

RiverSeal 

[Andy_48]

Hello riverseal.  I'm attend mental health awareness groups etc . I feel like I'm a burden on people with other mental health issues.  I do have peer workers and have catt team around on occasions over my journey.  I have found finding others with mental health issues can lead to more misery.  I'm still fighting.  Hopefully someone can. Lead me in the right direction.  I really need help . 

[Andy_48]

I'm tired of going around in circles.  Would love to have friends in my life . Where I'm not a burden or feel like a burden.  Im scared of loneliness and scared of no one to communicate too . Medications don't help . Sorry for sounding miserable.  I'm over this pain and loneliness,,depression and uncertain.  I feel is it better not wake up somedays 

[Maddie44]

Hello

I feel for you. My partner of 20 year left me and I feel so alone too. All my friends have partners. I have the kids but no adult friendship. I'm happy to chat if you ever feel down.

[RiverSeal]

I can relate to how you feel @Andy_48 as I lost all my friends due to my mental health and found myself unemployed and on the Disability Support Pension for many years. I only had my professional supports and no other connections with people. After a few years, I started going to Meetup groups to feel social connection. Have you heard of Meetup before? RiverSeal 

[Andy_48]

Thanks for reaching out . I have no kids or pets . It's tough.  Isolation and no friends. Wondering how did life get like this .

[TAB]

Hi @Andy_48 @Maddie44 

Sure you will find people to talk to here. I often hear similar things on here

[Andy_48]

Yes meet up I had a look today . But  nothing really in the way of things out there for me . I'm not in a mind set for dating etc . I will keep trying tho . Even thinking .maybe boxing or martial arts or something.  I do go to gym . I don't drink.  

[Andy_48]

We all need help and support.  That's why I'm reaching out . I appreciate people care . I'm desperately need help .