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True Blue American

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27. Walleye

Mon Jan 16, 2023, 09:58 AM

Jan 2023

One of the reasons so many of us migrate to these boards.

But I have found a big, new world out there! So many things we would never know about.

Join an exercise class., go to Church, a Senior Center. Volunteer fo any thing you are capable of.

I found myself sitting morre after I retired. Force your self. You will find hundreds just like you

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Anybody else having trouble with being alone? [View all] leftyladyfrommo Jan 2023 OP

yes me too essaynnc Jan 2023 #1

We have folks in our UU fellowship fighting this as well. CanonRay Jan 2023 #68

I watched a Social Security tax guy say how when saving for a house, his family moved in with elder. TheBlackAdder Jan 2023 #79

Yes it is really getting to me. My best friend is in Florida for the winter Walleye Jan 2023 #2

Sorry to hear of your gut discomfort & aloneness. SheltieLover Jan 2023 #9

Thank you. I can't express how much I appreciate it. Walleye Jan 2023 #24

You're most welcome! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #33

Yeah I can't watch the Sunday shows makes my blood pressure go up Walleye Jan 2023 #35

If you ever need someone to chat with KS Toronado Jan 2023 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib Jan 2023 #66

Walleye True Blue American Jan 2023 #27

Nope, I'm schizoid and it's my nature to want to be alone. elocs Jan 2023 #3

Same here. Haggard Celine Jan 2023 #15

Well, being schizoid certainly has served me well during Covid. elocs Jan 2023 #22

I'm the same way. blueinredohio Jan 2023 #54

I enjoy people True Blue American Jan 2023 #32

depends on the alternative dembotoz Jan 2023 #4

Volunteer. Get out of the house. Join a club. 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #5

Agree. Very important to stay connected and join social clubs, volunteer, or hobby clubs. Also get onetexan Jan 2023 #13

Agreed! Thanks LymphocyteLover Jan 2023 #52

Great post! True Blue American Jan 2023 #34

If I lost my wife I would be lost. Emile Jan 2023 #6

Ditto on finding volunteer opportunities Sugarmaggie Jan 2023 #7

Check out your local senior center? SheltieLover Jan 2023 #8

Yale is offering free "Science of Well Being" course SheltieLover Jan 2023 #10

THIS!! onetexan Jan 2023 #14

Yw! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #16

This course was a lifesaver during the pandemic dlk Jan 2023 #29

So happy to hear you found it helpful & that you shared it! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #36

Yes, I'm a fan of Dr. Laurie Santos dlk Jan 2023 #45

Her podcast sounds great! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #48

It's a great idea dlk Jan 2023 #57

Thank you for this link! Elessar Zappa Jan 2023 #75

Yw! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #76

This orangecrush Jan 2023 #11

Yes, pets are just wonderful. 🥰 Mine always can make me smile Raine Jan 2023 #26

I was going to suggest getting a dog. rubbersole Jan 2023 #56

I am down to one dog. I would be lost without him. nt leftyladyfrommo Jan 2023 #78

If you like animals, consider volunteering for a rescue or humane group. japple Jan 2023 #12

Guessing we will all need extra support during the dark months of qpuke controlled House! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #18

Yes, But you just keep on keeping on. Beachnutt Jan 2023 #17

I live alone Marthe48 Jan 2023 #19

So glad you've found new ways to cope! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #38

You have been a wonderful constant Marthe48 Jan 2023 #49

Awwwww, ty Marthe! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #51

Been decluttering True Blue American Jan 2023 #39

I'm either a caretaker or a crossroad Marthe48 Jan 2023 #53

If you can, check out volunteer opportunities at the local schools jmbar2 Jan 2023 #20

Covid and flu are going through here big time right now. leftyladyfrommo Jan 2023 #21

I agree wholeheartedly! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #40

Totally. Laurian Jan 2023 #23

Winter makes it so much worse. I can't walk when rhe leftyladyfrommo Jan 2023 #25

Same here, the cold weather keeping me inside is making it so much worse Walleye Jan 2023 #30

SAD, True Blue American Jan 2023 #41

Seasonal affective disorder? SheltieLover Jan 2023 #42

I spend 2 hours at True Blue American Jan 2023 #71

During bad weather I go to my nearest park rec center and walk around the track inside. MLAA Jan 2023 #60

You are right, for a depressed person new relationships can be very stressful Walleye Jan 2023 #28

Actually, no. I want to be alone. Butterflylady Jan 2023 #31

Get outside and get some sunshine Alpeduez21 Jan 2023 #37

Great advice! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #43

Free online live classes for seniors (link) SheltieLover Jan 2023 #44

I don't have a computer or a tv leftyladyfrommo Jan 2023 #46

They're free & you can do on phone. SheltieLover Jan 2023 #47

Yes but I am trying to reach out to others cally Jan 2023 #55

Being a care taker is hard. True Blue American Jan 2023 #72

I'm not alone, but I hope you don't mind if I share a very rewarding passtime I discovered 70sEraVet Jan 2023 #58

That's a wonderful thing to do Raine Jan 2023 #62

I am physically able to get out and search cemeteries for grave markers. 70sEraVet Jan 2023 #64

There really is a lot of value in helping that makes us feel better. mahina Jan 2023 #65

Wonderful! True Blue American Jan 2023 #73

Wow. That is awesome. I love that idea. Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #83

Yes.. whathehell Jan 2023 #59

You don't need to be alone to be lonely. twodogsbarking Jan 2023 #61

Read, books can be great company, manage your politics intake, meditate. Escurumbele Jan 2023 #63

Learn an instrument, if you don't have one. or start playing again if you do msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #67

Tell me all about it. usonian Jan 2023 #69

There's always an eye or ear to turn to here on DU. Pyryck Jan 2023 #70

I'm not alone but Elessar Zappa Jan 2023 #74

Yes. My husband died a year ago tonight about midnight BlueLucy Jan 2023 #77

You're not alone, day after day I am too JuJuChen Jan 2023 #80

I'm so glad I found your post again. I figured out how to post an image. mahina Jan 2023 #81

The fact that it's starting to get to you is not unhealthy. Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #82

I am older abd live alone. I can't do all the stuff younger leftyladyfrommo Jan 2023 #84

YouTube videos really helped me during lockdown. sarcasmo Jan 2023 #85