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Hi All, I saw social media posts about Sane Forums and thought I’d check it out. I’m still learning to navigate this site.

I live near Canberra. It’s an odd place and I find myself getting lonely. I’ve got friends interstate who I talk with but it’s not as emotionally fulfilling as physically meeting with like-minded friends with similar interests or experiences.

I wouldn’t describe my mental health as shattered or imploding. It’s not critical or dangerous. I’m just emotionally flat and lost. I don’t think it’s healthy.

I’m trying to fix my situation before it becomes an entrenched problem.

Add illness, financial stress, and family stressors and my happiness will further deteriorate as years flow past. I don’t want that.

My hobbies are increasingly solitary ones. Even when I seek out volunteering opportunities involving groups I’m unsatisfied. Like I don’t belong. I can’t find my niche.

The search for purpose is draining. But I’d like to be happier.