Does anyone feel old and useless with age?

I can understand, I took have no friends either , my 2 best friends have moved to other states, it's difficult to make new ones, as I find that most of the people I met have established relations, and don't want intruders, I am 78 yrs old , in a mixed marriage and find older women shun me when they find out, even though my husband is kind and a loving person, all my grandchildren are married and don't live close, my daughters are busy with there own lives, I do exercise and take care of myself, this website helps me a lot, I find it therapeutic, I'm so glad to be here, prayer helps me a lot, may God Bless you

AMEN!!!

Old is a blessing!
We are wise now, and can offer young people sage advice, if they ask. I’m not going to pretend my life is great. However, I sometimes wear a “mask” to hide my mental decline as a result of dementia from others. It’s exhausting to pretend you are ok when you are not.
Other neurological situations that are causing me physical pain, and distress is the bane of my existence.

However, I really can smile (without the mask) most times. People who meet me and learn my story are amazed that I am smiling, laughing and happy.
When I tell them I have Jesus Christ walking next to me they usually smile.

That is who this 75 year old desert dweller is now.

I wrestle with anxiety.. ptsd.. I'm 71 and twice widowed..no children and lots of digestive issues.. fear tries to creep in every time I get hungry .. all day long.. nightmares at night..I know "trapped in your head".. so (I have a cousin same way).. so here's the bottom like .. you were wonderfully made by the Almighty God and He thinks you are special.. you are special.. tell yourself that ..over and over if you have to..fight fear with faith.. there is Victory in Christ Jesus..(I don't know how you believe.. but I am quite satisfied being a child of God thru Christ Jesus ..I'm so unhappy with the way I look and feel now.. but I take my place in the family of God.. you belong there too..hold your head up high!! Praying for you to be an overcomer!! Believe!!

AMEN!!!!

Yes, important but some can receive help from pharmaceutical intervention!

@standinginfaith Thank you for your kind words

You're' so welcome!! Continued prayers for you!!

@jaris: I am hoping you are ready for some Straight Talk?!?Your situation is not unique. There is a way out of this “trapped” repetition you perceive as social failure. If you truly want more in your life… Consider facing the fact that the people you want in your life desire friends/mates who are happy with their life as it is, have love of self and others, accept the good/bad in life, are productive and have goals for daily life, are grateful for their many talents, enjoy creative projects, etc, etc!
Jaris, if you work on yourself through therapy, positivity books/lectures, not allowing strong anxiety to rule your decisions - every anxious symptom grows worse the more we give-in to it.
I suggest change your thoughts and actions to “being GRATEFUL and Kind to others”, smile more (even in the mirror), laugh out loud, and really take every opportunity to FEEL happy inside.
Decide today is the day I will start living the life I drastically want! There are many ways to ask for help everyday when you know you need it to make these changes. You can do this!

@gravity3
Absolutely.
Additionally, it helps to know where it’s coming from.