https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/lonliness/m-p/434351#M22728 <P>Hello niecy.</P> <P>If you’re feeling up to it, perhaps take a look at the Meetup website or app. I did a quick search just now for meetup groups near the Sunshine Coast and a few came up - a few examples included cycling, photography, social groups, etc. Maybe see if they have any upcoming events? </P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">I’ve found Meetup to be a wonderful way to meet new people. Late last year I split from my partner and realised I didn’t have a lot of my own friends - especially female friends- so I have joined some ladies’ social groups in my age group. At each meetup everyone is in the same boat looking for new friends.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Hoping this helps you a little bit. Wishing you all the best.</SPAN></P> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:22:28 GMT Guest_342 2019-04-25T14:22:28Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/lonliness/m-p/434350#M22727 Are there any beyondblue meetings or similar in Nambour. New to area. no friends. Have suffered anxiety &amp; depression for many years Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:44:23 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/lonliness/m-p/434350#M22727 niecy 2019-04-25T08:44:23Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/lonliness/m-p/434351#M22728 <P>Hello niecy.</P> <P>If you’re feeling up to it, perhaps take a look at the Meetup website or app. I did a quick search just now for meetup groups near the Sunshine Coast and a few came up - a few examples included cycling, photography, social groups, etc. Maybe see if they have any upcoming events? </P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">I’ve found Meetup to be a wonderful way to meet new people. Late last year I split from my partner and realised I didn’t have a lot of my own friends - especially female friends- so I have joined some ladies’ social groups in my age group. At each meetup everyone is in the same boat looking for new friends.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Hoping this helps you a little bit. Wishing you all the best.</SPAN></P> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:22:28 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/lonliness/m-p/434351#M22728 Guest_342 2019-04-25T14:22:28Z