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@trish70
Trish, one additional point for you would be to explore some of the other groups/discussions on the Mayo Connect forum.
There are groups on issues you have mentioned having yourself, such as:
sleep issues: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/sleep-health/
diabetes: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/diabetes-and-endocrine-problems/
spine health: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/spine-health/
chronic pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/pain/
and others.
You might find others in some of the discussions there who might be able to share their issues with you and how they are dealing with them. I have found that being a Connect member since January I have made several friends who have become as close as many "real" friends I have made in the past. In fact I have shared more with some people here than I have with most of the people in my own family! Hank
@trish70 It sounds like you have numerous health and mental health concerns. My condolences on your marriage ending. That must be extremely difficult.
You feel isolated and alone but you have reached out to peers on Mayo Clinic Connect. You want to be connected and widen your social circle.
May I ask what kind of formal supports you have? I'm wondering if you attend one-on-one and/or group therapy, have an adult mental health case manager, or a social worker that coordinates your medical appointments, etc.?