Depression

I have lost 10 pounds I joined Weigh Watchers and work out daily I should be very happy about this but am feeling very unsettled This is the smallest I have been since my children were in High School. I find I am constantly worring about stuff that I really have no control over. I don't have many friends aside from work I would like to meet people so I could get out more but don't know how? I feel as if I am just wasting my life. I will be 60 in September not sure if this has something to do with this. I am taking my meds and am functioning quite well. I just feel so bored Are these just normal feelings or is it just a phase I am going through and I just have to work through it?

Hi Hellen
Congratulations on your weight loss, well I guess it is good news? as most people I know are trying to lose it - well done.
I don't know if it helps, but I have just got over a big birthday, my 50th, and feels better now it is over, and I guess I have accepted it.
Do you have any interests or hobbies that you could share with others?
I hope you feel better.
Mat

Thanks for you reply. My hobbies at the moment are just going to the gym and thrift stores not much that anyone else would be interested in. I have applied to be a volunteer at the library hopefully that will help. My 50th birthday was a breeze and I am actually looking forward to my 60th I am healthier now than when I was in my 40's. If you would be interested in a e-mail friend I can give you my e-mail address?

Thanks again for the support.

Hello Helen
Thanks for your reply, you must be an inspiration to the others at the gym, does it take a lot of will power to keeep it up?
Yes please, I would be delighted to be your e-mail friend. If you e-mail me on matu_42@hotmail.co.uk anytime I will write back.
Have a good weekend, at least you have inspired me to go for a walk!
Best wishes
Mat

Hey Helen, Good for you I know what your going through. bordem id not fun. I would know personally being diagnosed with depression and the way it affected me socially my friends didnt want to be around me and suddenly i lost them. I felt alone out of control and empty. So Guess what? I got a journal because thank god i love to write and writing my feelings down helped. my mind felt clear. What do u enjoy?