Depression

Mental Health
#1

Im new here and this is difficult for me but here we go. It's nice because none of you know me.

Ok, I've been sober for a long time now, but as an older guy, the lonelyness is getting the better of me. Im good at faking it through the day, but when I get home , it's just me and the dogs.....well, it's lonely and depressing. Im hopeful to meet new friends and support. I don't want to relapse. I don't know where to go or what to do. It was so easy when I was getting high and bar hoping to make friends. How do sober people do it. I know it's the right path, but I feel like im doing something wrong because im all by myself.

Hopefully, someone else out there can relate with me.

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#2

Hello, I met new people through going to my local support group. We hang out together outside of meetings and go to places and events. Welcome to the app.

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#3

Hey buddy I get it I was with same girl for 18 year till got hurt in car accident then she started cheating on me I got 115 days clean and trying to figure out how to deal with my depression and being lonely after I got clean I have no friends cause we're not on the same type of time but there are people that are looking for clean friends

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#4

Hi Jay, James here, I know that feeling all too well. I'm still very new in recovery however you just gave me even more faith I can stay sober. My weakness is loneliness but I don't have the answer. What I can suggest is stay connected and go to groups. If you like, message me when you get lonely and I’ll do the same. :blush:

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#5

It can be hard to make friends as an adult, and even harder when you’re sober. Finding like people isn’t easy but start with meetings, and know that this app is a great place to make connections.
I’m available if you need someone to talk to

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#6

Going through the same thing here in LA. It's just me and my pup and my HP. I go to alot of meetings and have a great fellowship. I trust that God will put the right person in my life when the time is right, but it's still hard some days. You're not alone!