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LMGNew Contributor

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Hi This is my first post, I suffer from mild depression and I feel disconnected and extremely lonely. It doesn’t make sense to me as I do have some close friends I can confide in but I don’t have much in the way of family. Up until 12 months ago I cared for my mother but she is now in care as I couldn’t cope with her at home. I try and keep myself busy with some volunteer work and I am fortunate in that I have some financial resources so I can travel a couple of times a year. However I feel there is no purpose to my existence and as I am only 62 don’t know what to try next! I am single and have no children. I know there are many far worse off than me but I am struggling on a daily basis, any suggestions?

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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I do not have any advice for you @LMG - but I hear you. I understand about missing that something in my life.

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