Always Alone, No Friends

[alone1]

Hi,

Im 31, suffer from anxiety and heavy depression since i was 13 years old. I live alone and having no friends or a partner is making me go beyond depression, its making me question my sanity. I am constantly crying or very angry as i feel so alone.

When i seek help from professionals they just give me antidepressants, which i was on for 11 years. I managed to fight through withdrawal syndrome from antidepressants for months and now im off them i feel the same yet.

I have absolutely no friends and have been single all my life. There are not alot of people my age who have no one. I go no where and feel im going to be alone till my time comes.

[Bethie]

Hi

By reaching out to us here you are not alone anymore you have us.

I've suffered anxiety and depression since my teens and am now 47. It can be hard to talk to new people I understand that.

If your GP keeps putting you on the same meds maybe go and see a different GP .I know with me because I suffer anxiety and depression I needed meds to treat the anxiety as well. Made a huge difference to my life.

Local community centres often have free activities where it is easy and a relaxed place to meet people if you are not working. If you are local farmers markets are one of my favorite places to talk to new people. I just look for people who look lonely as well like a old person who has been sitting a table by themselves for a while and ask if the seat near them is vacant.

Please keep posting and if you need to talk to someone our helpline is allways available here

[Tam777]

Hi there,

im so sorry that you feel this way. I really struggle with loneliness and I do have friends but my problem is what to do when they are at work or busy. I found last year I felt better when I volunteered, I wasn’t able to do much but it helped me so much. This year I am going to try do a cake decorating course. Almost anything you can be interested in has a volunteer component. I really feel for you. I’ve gotten used to going to cafes etc on my own!

[Bethie]

Since I was that way I got help from my GP. these days I'm married and lead a full life. A bit to busy somedays😂😂 the point I was trying to make to you is if medsaren't working see a different GP asnd try new meds.

[Ggrand]

Hello Alone,

Id like to also welcome you to the Beyond Blue Forums,

I understand the loneliness your feeling, I live alone, in a small rural town, no friends or family around me, and absolutely nothing to do in the village..The loneliness does make depression feel deeper,

I really think you should go back to you gp, book a long appointment and be open and tell gp what your feeling, what your going through etc ask the gp to set you up with counciling, it helps..

Do you have any hobbies/interests that your interested in, maybe their are groups that you could go along to.what about pets, I have two little dogs that need love and attention, that keeps me busy.

hope I was of some help.

Please keep posting here as often as you feel to,

kind thoughts

Grandy.

[Guest_161]

Hi Alone 1

Your not the only 1 with no friends, i do not either for the first time in my life. how ever iv never had a lot of friends when i did.

Its just me and my son, since my brothers death in 2017 i have become depressed and also have anxiety now, im 30 and heading no where in life and to be honest i have no motivation or clue where i want to go either, i dont have a career either adding to depression.

Do you have any family ?

[Gazhopper]

Hi and welcome.

I'm sorry to hear of the struggles you're having - I've just joined too for many of the same reasons. Please reach out to people here - we're all here to support each other and it looks like there are some incredibly compassionate and caring members of this community. Let yourself be welcomed in and if you ever need support and understanding I'm sure you can find it here. Thankyou for reaching out..

[alone1]

Hi Guest_161,

Im sorry you lost your brother, the world can take away lives that shouldnt be lost.

Having a career is not number one for you, i think you son is number one. Be there for him, he is your reason too live and why you are here. He is your best friend.

Yes i have a mother an father, however they live a fair travel away.

Iv always been a loner in life and having met someone recently, thinking my lonely single struggles are over they broke my heart and admitted i was just a piece of meat too them. This set my depression and anxiety too extreme. I gave up on life now as i except i will be alone forever.

[alone1]

Hi Bethie,

Thanks for your advice. Iv been to doctors, councilors, psychologists and psychiatrists over and over again since in my teens. None worked.

[alone1]

Hi ggrand,

Thanks for your advice.

living in a rural town will be very lonely on your own, i feel you there. Is there a possibility of moving to a more populated area to help you?

I don't have any hobbies or interests due to me being so down at times. No interest in anything really. Im abit scared to go to any groups at this point.