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Lonely and Depressed

Guest_53962359 — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:24:55 GMT

Hi new to this forum, I’m 56 male happily married with two adult children but no friends. 7 years ago we moved interstate and since then I haven’t been able to find new friends. I feel I’m putting a lot of pressure on my wife as she is all I have. I have lost both parents and have no family to speak to. My mental health has suffered in the last few years and was recently diagnosed by my GP as having depression and anxiety. I feel when people try to talk to me at work I just put up these barriers and want nothing to do with them. My physical health has declined in recent months with back problems, bowel and erectile dysfunction which doesn’t help my mental health. I just don’t know what to do

Re: Lonely and Depressed

LJ_ — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:53:56 GMT

Hey mate 🙂

Moving interstate can absolutely be a challenge as everything you knew has been left behind. I guess you just need to know where to look, because I can guarantee you there are others out there who are also in the same situation also looking for friends! I'd be honoured to be your friend and maybe we can help your situation together 🙂 Please reach out to me I would love to talk more ❤️ -LJ

Re: Lonely and Depressed

smallwolf — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:30:36 GMT

Hello, welcome to the forums.

It sounds like you’ve been carrying a lot on your own, and it’s understandable that things feel heavy right now. Things like moving and losing family can really affect your sense of connection. Some things you cannot replace.

I think it’s good that you’ve spoken with your GP. Getting a diagnosis is not what we ask for, but at least then can work out a way of moving forward. So... small steps towards connecting with others is OK.

What sort of things do you like doing?