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Depression and Anxiety at an older age
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 26 11:44am | Replies (625)Comment receiving replies
I feel the same way everyday. I’m 65 but can hardly walk or stand anymore because of terrible pain in my feet and back. I’ve accumulated so much stuff and it is hard to get rid of things but I keep trying. I make lists too and ck off what I do get done each day even if it’s a small thing. It helps to read what others are going through so I don’t feel alone, but sad so many people have these problems. I cope by being thankful for the life I have had and for my daughter and grandchildren even though I don’t get to see them as much as I’d like because I can’t do the things they can do. I rent a mobility scooter if we do go to the zoo or places that have them. Wish I did have more close friends and family in my life. I’m alone most days and do get very lonely. Yet I appreciate what and who I do have in my life.
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You are not alone. It takes effort to escape a self imposed prison. My family is spread out. Taking care of your own needs includes finding joy. Arthritic fingers can use a stylus. There are several catalogs with items to make everything less painful. I've used a sockpuller a 36in long shoe horn permanent and moveable grab bars and a toilet seat riser. My night light is motion sensor. A strong grabber prevents dropping and falling. I was a tech now a mechanic. Computers are less expensive and more accessible. Skype Zoom FaceTime for family contact. Lately we've been texting to accommodate for our differing schedules. My emtional therapy pet walks me 2 or3 times a day. I use a longhandled rake and brucket to clean up after her. Online you can prepare all kinds of greetings with applications that do as much as you want or as little. Senior contact is available look for
it. AARP Senior Times online and at the grocery store. It takes more effort to isolate yourself than to reach out. I've been dreaming about a. mobility cart but there aren't any sidewalks here. Talk to a senior counselor through your doctor if no senior center nearby. Age is a number. Years ago in an email class the 96 yr old guy got the first first answer. Discuss your feelings about not being able to keep with them. Give them an opportunity to work on it with you. Music for every taste is available on several venues. I Heart is. on my TV and computer. I bought a used radio st the animal rescue thriftshop. If you like puzzles there are all kinds of word games puzzles games they keep minds working. Ttake care of yourself.