So lonely,what can I do ?

[tamaris]

I have no family , I am on my own. I have recently retired and and the days are so long. I spend so much time on my own I think I am going crazy some days. I have joined things, but every one seems to have their own lives. I dont come over as miserable as I keep cheerful in the company of others, but I get so down these days as my work was my life.

[sandyRoe]

Could you do some voluntary work?

[Psybbo]

Rescue a cat or dog, believe me, it would help.

[tamaris]

yes I applied to the Sally Army shop and the woman kept me waiting for an hour, when she told me to in to work, then she was so awful to me, I gave up before I started.

[jno]

do you have interests of your own you could follow? Church work? Gardening? Stamp collecting?

What sort of things used to get you thinking "If only I had more time..."

[tamaris]

Pets not allowed where I live

[Mick-Talbot]

what are the chances of , tamaris coming across a cat or dog that needs rescuing?

[Hopkirk]

Is there a bowls club near you?

[tamaris]

Most of the stuff I do is done alone, reading walking etc

[Mick-Talbot]

the pub not an option, tamaris?

[ubasses]

How about a walking club?

[sherrardk]

Could you listent to the kids read at your local primary?

[Wharton]

Pets not allowed? - Says who?

[sandyRoe]

What about helping at an adult literacy class?

[tamaris]

Done the pub bit and the dancing and that sort of stuff, rarely drink now as on meds

[grasscarp]

What about volunteering with your local council as it brings you into contact with people who really need someone to help them. Temping is another way to get into part time paid work if that is what you want and will bring you into contact with other people. I used to help out with the brownies and there may be similar organisations in your area that need people to help.

[tamaris]

I live in a flat

[looobylooo]

Online Scrabble, tamaris?
That wiles away the hours and can be good fun too, especially when 'chit chat' is passed between you and the other player during the game

[woofgang]

I think it might be time for a chat with your doctor. retiring can be hugely stressful and it sounds to me like there is stuff underlying your sadness.

[tamaris]

haha, I need to get out of the flat TBH

[cazzz1975]

how about volunteering at your local hospital? they are always looking for help.