I suspect that there are many, many people in our society who are lonely and suffer from anxiety and depression. Too often doctors just prescribe pills of one kind or another, but there is no prescription for socializing, group therapy, etc, which would help with the conditions. Just take these pills, they may work and they may not. I am in the same situation with no support groups or friends at the age of 77, after participating in team sports actively multiple days a week until a few years ago when I could no longer play. Tried church, but the local churches here are a big production and there is little personal interaction. Tried volunteering, but too old for some positions and others are already filled. Had a cat, passed away recently after 20 years. My problem is that as I became depressed I have lost interest in nearly everything and seems difficult to impossible to exhibit any ambition to do anything. Any suggestions?