topic RETIRED AND FEEL ISOLATED in Depression

RETIRED AND FEEL ISOLATED

Willik69 — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 03:40:04 GMT

I retired some years ago and still finding it hard to adjust. This has been exasperated by us moving away from my friends to be closer to my eldest daughter and grand kids. I feel so lonely . My huband loves it here (we moved from beach area to bush area). I am trying and have joined a walking group once a week - still miss the interaction I had with work. We sold our house during the down period and now prices have surged. Worry about our super as it hasn't been good pas couple of years. I do all the bills. Just feel as I am existing not living, get anxiety a lot and have been depressed since I moved.

Re: RETIRED AND FEEL ISOLATED

Lee001 — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:09:18 GMT

I have recently retired as well, but a recent breakup with my partner of 23 years will see my retirement money halved soon after settlement, I wont have a place to live or a partner. Id just like to say the important thing for yourself is to focus on your partner because it so much harder by yourself, you are in one way so lucky.

Re: RETIRED AND FEEL ISOLATED

Aussie.Girl — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:43:02 GMT

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time and feeling isolated. You mentioned you have joined a walking group, are there other hobbies or interests you could look into in order to make new friends in your area?

Or if you wanted to you could look for a penpal or e-pal (via email) to talk to?

I hope things improve for you soon.