Alone and depressed

[Chyanneraine]

I am new to this forum site and just wanted to say hello, and to say that I am having one of those "sad" days today. I am not use to being alone, always had people areound me in a very fast paced job, until I retired due to illness a couple of years ago. I think a lot of my depression is because I feel so " isolated" now..........no one really around to talk to ( except my therapist every 3 months)...and my daughter over the phone.

This lifestyle is making me so depressed, I really need to be around people and I think the depression might get better? I don't know.

There are no support groups in my area, or I would gladly go! Anyway, I hope everyone is having a better day.

[hollyann]

Hi Chyaneeraine. Welcome to the forum. Sometimes its necessary to travel a little further for support groups, but its worth it if it can be managed. Its good to have you here. Do you have an hobbies that you can meet people with? Maybe a book club or something? Feel free to post here as much as you want. The chatroom is also a good way to keep the loneliness at bay. You'll find friends here in no time.

hollyann

[Chyanneraine]

Thank you hollyann for your sweet reply. I haven't tried the chat room yet, but I will. Thank you for your support and I will definately check back soon

[Obayan]

Hi chyanneraine. You should check out our chat room here. Can be great for building a support system.

[Chyanneraine]

Thank you for your suggestion. I have been there a couple of times.................

[Obayan]

((( holly ))) is a good one to listen to hon.