Severe Depression and Loneliness
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Hello, All.
I'm 23 and i've recently relocated for my new job and to start a new life, however, i am plagued by clinical depression that i've had since i was around 17. Since this time i haven't had any relationships or any form of romance, and this kills me everyday and i feel that nothing's ever gonna change and i'm going to miss out on the opportunitity to have a relationship/romance at this age. I was wondering has anyone else struggled with the same issue of clinical depression affecting their love lives in such a way? and can anyone offer any words of wisdom on this?
Because of this relocation i also have no social life and i was wondering if anyone has any good tips for meeting people etc.?
FYI: I am currently unmedicated and i am waiting on my therapist to refer me to a counsellor but it is taking quite a long time... grrrr. 
Thanks for the help in advance
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michael98615 cal36958
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with regards for meeting new ppl, i dont knw, this country is not setup like it used to, i'm guessing outside of work u have plenty of time on ur hands, maybe you could learn something new, maybe a skill or an instrument,
an these can then lead you too people, of whom share a same intrest,
hope this helps,
cal36958 michael98615
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It is really hard for me to look past all these people my age who are in relationships and experiencing love and stuff. But i understand the idea of 'meeting someone' probably isnt necessary right now... I just feel perhaps some perhaps some affection would help.
In regards to instruments... Funnily enough i am a guitar player and ive been desperately trying to keep practicing. But its hard when you no motivation at all.
How do you overcome that?
Thanks
Cal
michael98615 cal36958
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with regards to motivation, u need to set goals, maybe end of a month u want to play something fluently, practise slow n speed up,
i find motivation, can come from buying a new guitar, a true guitarist can never have too many lol, an u can custom that guitar to ur style prefrence,
i been playing over 20yrs, hav a couple of accoustics, n many electrics, for diffrent tunings n purposes etc,
i also found buying music tab books, by ur faveriot artist or fave albums, can help with the motivation, as u have the music printed in front of you,
although searching for tabs on the internet is fine, there is software called guitar pro, i thinks its version 6 now, an u can play along to the tunes u download ( practically midi files )
without encouradging piracy, these can be available as torrents GP6
if u wud like further advice learning to play, or developing a certain style, feel free to ask, i have aided many ppl in learning to play guitar, an maybe it can be something u cud do too
cal36958 michael98615
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It's good to hear from a passionate guitarist!
I do like to mess around with tunings and tab stuff up. I have knack for critical listening, i love it - but it's been increasingly hard to have the belief in myself to even pick it up. I guess i just gotta keep pushing whatever way i can! Cheers again!
michael98615 cal36958
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