I am replying to Annie P. who wrote in March 2017. I just now read your post, so maybe things have changed since then.
I am going to be turning 55 this year and I too have extreme hopelessness regarding my future. I have several chronic physical problems that are a barrier to doing things (I can't walk very far, I'm in pain every day, I can't stand for long, etc.) and I have tried so many different medical procedures, etc. that haven't helped. I'm now trying acupuncture.

I am currently unemployed except for a consulting job here and there. I have worked all my life; it has been my life and I can't get past the fact that I'm not able to work and do what I want to do. I do a lot of volunteering, but it's just not the same thing. seems like there's barrier after barrier and a lot of disappointment. Are you still working? Does that give you any sense of purpose, which I always felt was a real boost to manage my depression. I working in the helping profession, and helping people makes me feel worthwhile. This is what I'm doing in my volunteer work. I would recommend trying something that involves helping others and try to make it a point to remind yourself how important you are to the people you're helping. What do you think?

I won't go into detail because I've said so much already, but just know that you're not the only one who can't find people out there who really care. It seems everyone is so caught up in their own lives...It's hard when you don't have much of a life (that's me). I do go to a center for persons with mental health challenges and meet with someone there who also has bipolar disorder, depressed type and she and I can really relate. I find that if you can find someone else who is or has experienced what you are, it is extremely helpful. There is a group called DBSA, Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, that has meetings in the community. You might want to check them out.

I do feel your pain. I hope that maybe I have said something that will be helpful to you.
Take care and know that there are people that really do care; it's just hard as heck to find them!