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[88pinkorange88]

Hi All,

This is my first time using the forum. I thought I would come here and hopefully connect and make some new friends. 

I suffer from depression, anxiety and schizophrenia (all of them I have a family history of). 

I feel quite lonely and have wanted to make new friends for sometime but just haven't found anyone. 

I look after my mother (we live together) and she is getting old. She is my rock and number one person I can rely on. I have no other family I talk to except mum and stress / worry about when she will pass away as I will be really lonely then. 

I hope to hear from you or anyone looking to make a loyal solid long last friendship - I will be your cheer squad in tough times! 

Thank you,

88pinkorange88

[Mark Z.]

Hi 88pinkorange88,

Welcome to the forum.

I'm sorry for your challenge, but you are not alone.

There're a lot of members in the forum with similar challenge. We're ready to listen and help, we look forward to be your friends.

I also want to encourage you to develop your own hobbies. Think about what you really love to do and consider joining local or online clubs.

Additionally, you can consider accessing a peer support group, to chat with people with similar lived experience. You may get inspiration from each other. Some resources for example:

https://accesshc.org.au/services/mental-health-support-groups/

https://www.peerconnect.org.au/peer-networks/peer-support-networks-and-mental-health-sector/

https://www.sane.org/peer-support/peer-group-chat

https://www.mhfa.org.au/CMS/online-support-groups

Mark