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nash3222
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I am over 60 years old, depression all my life. Growing up would think " it will get better", well guess what, IT DOESN'T!! Just gets worse and never changes, like a huge tooth ache that NEVER goes away. Lost my Sig other 5 years ago to cancer, she was best thing to happen to me and I have just had enough of the BS called life..... Just more of the same: Worry, pain, loneliness, health issues and now winter coming on.People don't care, I really don't see the point of it any more...just more of the same: Depressionand loneliness. Tried meds, tried Jesus, tried drugs.....NOTHING Works..... F this life.

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 nash3222

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    I do understand how you feel. I am also over 60 and have had anxiety and depression since childhood. The loneliness is horrible. I have grown kids who I love dearly but they have their own lives to live. I have felt completely lost since my divorce over 10 years ago. tried dating, doing social things, etc. but it always came back to being alone and anxious and depressed. Last year with Covid going around made everything‘s 100 times worse. And it’s still going on.

    I am so sorry for your loss. That must have been very painful for you. Have you ever considered speaking with a therapist? You can do virtual counseling.

    honestly, for me as crazy as it sounds, it helps with the loneliness. it’s someone to talk and vent to who may have a few ideas on how I can feel better.

    have you ever considered options such as joining a group with people around your age for socialization? For example there’s groups in churches that get together, volunteering at food pantries or churches, community centers have many things going on for people our age. One of the big reasons for depression is lack of socialization. You don’t have to do it every day but maybe one or two days a week. The thing that gives me the most joy is when I know I’m helping somebody else even if I am not feeling 100%. It gives you a sense of purpose in life.

    I remember when I used to help children learn to read who were struggling. That gave me so much joy! Things like that. Plus getting out of the house is so helpful for depression.

    so that is my goal now that I am trying to work on. I hope you are able to do something to give you a feeling of purpose and joy in your life. But I did learn that I had to push myself and not just sit around feeling bad. Take one day at a time and every day do something that you enjoy even if it’s just a short walk. Also, every single day think of something that you are grateful for. We all have something. Even if it’s just the roof over our head. Take care of yourself. ❤

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