Hi Moomonster. Yes, it would be a very different life if I had friends here! I can't even imagine that because I'm such a recluse. The closest I got to that was the opportunity to do Intensive OutPatient therapy in 2013, but I got a medical issue and wasn't able to go, and the director of the program refused to return my calls. It was very strange.

I'm glad you had a good walk today! That's really excellent. Even if you're alone, I always found my walks lifted my spirits and kept me on an even keel. I hope one day I'll be able to at least take short walks again. My poor back, the moment I have to bend for anything it's all over and I can't stay standing. I have to practice much more but there's nothing they'll do, apparently, to help my back.

Do you have a small amount of money to sit at a cafe or something with a coffee? Sometimes people say it helps them to do that. It never used to help me though, in fact I always tried to avoid people due to my various problems. It's great you're able to smile and talk though when people talk to you! I'm not sure how good at that I am. I find it very hard to smile. I must look so unfriendly.

Are there any therapy or support groups in your area? There are here, I just don't know if I'd want to get involved in one.