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Baby Boomer - problem coping - seeking understanding from people my age


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Dealing with sadness and regrets today, and I'd really appreciate talking to someone in my age range, I'm 63 years old.

 

Went through a divorce I didn't want, and still recovering. Work a job that previously gave me satisfaction but doesn't any more. Diagnosed with depression which is generally well-controlled with medications.

 

I feel very critical about myself, having a hard time forgiving myself for choices.

 

Having a hard time feeling hope for the future.

 

Is there anyone here willing to communicate with me a little bit?

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I'm a tad shy of being a boomer but I promise I'm closer to your age then my 20s.

 

 

You have had a lot of change. It's hard. You now have to reinvent yourself at a time when you thought you would be planning your retirement / golden years with your EX.

 

 

The choices you made, made you the person you are. You can't change them now so own them.

Surround yourself with positive people. Rely on your GFs. Get back in touch with people that may have slipped away over the years.

 

 

Rekindle an old hobby. Find a new one. Get involved in a group that does activities. Consider the Red Hat Ladies. You have to be over 50 & the ones I know are always doing something exciting.

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Is there anyone here willing to communicate with me a little bit?

 

I'd be happy to chat with you. I'm not a boomer though ... how hard and fast is this requirement? I'll be 50 in a few days, so, past the first flush of youth shall we say *smile*

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