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Originally Posted by z123
Hi, I'm 40. I've been depressed most of my life. I don't have any friends where I am and I'm not working right now so I feel completely alone and isolated. I'm also an introvert with some social anxiety so joining a group is OUT OF THE QUESTION!! I've been on antidepressants before and they didn't help much. I'm not sure how antidepressants will help anyway when my problem is I feel completely alone and have no friends.. Anyway, I'm wondering if there is a forum somewhere for 40+ year olds? I get the feeling this is mostly younger people on here.. I'd love to find someone I could just email back and forth for support and friendship. But I don't know where to do that. Any help/suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
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Im just over 40 and have had depression since I was a child. I know the intense loneliness it causes and how friends seem to just drop off the radar. I also have social phobics which make groups or even meeting new people very difficult. I was very sick with D during the time you naturally learn the social skills. I would give anything for it to be different. I am currently in a bad patch with D. I just wanted you to know that I hear you and you are not alone. I know the sadness and isolation you experience. Im here if you want to chat.