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Does anyone feel old and useless with age?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (310)

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I also had anxiety going to a therapist in person. One of the online clients served points her cam at her cat. Still, she verbally interacts in group and provides valuable input with her goals, accomplishments and frustration. She is a valuable asset simply by participating as she reinforces to all that we are not alone in this struggle. Your primary care physician should be able to furnish resources for online therapy groups. This app you and I are corresponding on also has zoom weekly meetings for a variety of subjects. That would a other resource. One of my Peer Support instructors constantly harps " the internet is your best friend " when it comes to finding resources. For myself, spending time volunteering to help others has had amazing results with depression. You can absolutely be the person you wish to be.
To seek peace and harmony outside oneself, is to leave it far behind. The secret to life is in the found in the book of mirrors. Each page you turn, you find yourself. Many spend their entire lifetime seeking this book of knowledge never to find it has always been there in front of them. Today, tell yourself what you are going to do to face a challenge you have. Your goal for today is work on a plan at your own pace. You can absolutely do this. There is no failure when moving forward at your own pace. I wish you the very best. You got this.

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Yes, sustained effort, in a positive mindset, on any issue gets results! In some cases however it is best to work with specialized professionals, otherwise you may make things worse.

Also, no one is useless in older age as long as they don't violate the rights of anyone else. Older people have extremely valuable life experience that can be shared with others. For example, recently I did my daily hour walk and past by a university. My thought was "I would tell the students there that this is only the very beginning. Your health is your most precious asset for a long, wonderful life. When you are older you will have the opportunity be able to enjoy your life like you can not even imagine now. So no smoking, no drinking alcohol, eat sensibly, engage in regular aerobic activity and visit your doctor and dentist for regular check ups.".

Thanks for responding, and for the positive words, I agree 100 per cent with what you've said.