I turned 70 in October and I am so unhappy.

4 Responses to I turned 70 in October and I am so unhappy.

1. Pat Hoefle says:

   December 9, 2020 at 1:54 pm

   Gosh, that is sad. It sounds like you might live in a place that is short of senior centers and cultural activities. I too am 70 and chose to relocate to Michigan 5 years ago when my Dad’s health was failing. I felt exactly like you. Living alone with no friends In the area was much harder than I anticipated. Luckily I am a joiner so I tried every choir, Senior center, exercise class, community college class, church, hobby I could find. I still don’t have any close friends, but I do kind of know more people now. My dad just passed away at 98 so after Covid I’m hoping to volunteer or work part time to be around people. I feel for you and the pain you are
   in.

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2. Gloria says:

   March 3, 2020 at 5:43 pm

   I am guessing that many of us here feel your pain. I understand and am so sorry. If I am allowed to mention an app, I have found the free app Insight Timer to be very helpful. I learned of it from a website about chronic health issues that I visit frequently. The app is free. There is an upgrade but I have been using it for over a year and have found more than I can ever use for free.

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3. Patricia Farber says:

   March 1, 2020 at 9:17 am

   Please don’t feel that way. You must have some friends. I know I don’t and/or family but my husband. I must work so it is hard to find a way to connect to others.
   I have a son, 6 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren. The all live a distance and are busy with their lives so it is what it is. I have the aches and pains of a 73 year old but I don’t want to be down as I am sure you don’t and yes. I have to claw and struggle to have an hour to rest, meditate (meaning Being Quiet) I try to think of the next day being good and looking forward to some small difference. Even now I say hello to anyone passing and really feel good if they return my hello. Small but something. I wish you luck in figuring it out but I am sure you will. You must.

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4. Diana says:

   February 23, 2020 at 6:49 am

   Unfortunately, it’s as true now as it was when we were younger, we have to take active steps to make ourselves happy. No one else can.

   As an academic psychologist surely you’ve talked to your doctor and/or a therapist. It’s time to take active steps to improve the quality of your life. There can be good years ahead only if you make them happen.

   Don’t let depression destroy your remaining years.

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