I had togive up my job due to ill health.I am lonely disillusioned and depressed?

Question

I am worried for my daughter. She is unhappy [im the users mum]. Money isbecoming a worry.I have lost my enthuiasm. I suffer severe pain in my back, stress and anxiety,some stupid doctor told me I should get out more. I dont see my work friends anymore, I feel like my life has gone off the rails.I need advice as I have run out of ideas of what to do. im in uk.

Answer 1

Find a swimming pool with sliding scale rates based on income. Swim therapy is wonderful for people with bad health or painful back or joints. Then, make sure to get natural sunlight every day (not to get tan, wear sunscreen or a hat) to re-set your body chemicals. Exercise and natural light are both excellent for health and combat depression. You may need to see a mental health therapist as well.

The other thing that helps is reaching out to those who are worse off than yourself. For example, go to invisiblechildren dot org and learn of the terrible agony of little kids in uganda who are forced into sexual slavery and forced to kill as child soldiers. When you reach out to somebody who is hurting, even with a letter or a prayer, you begin to heal.

Finally, join an online support group for a new community of friends. Good luck, best wishes

Answer 2

you can start by getting off the pity pot. self pity does you no good.
the doctor was not stupid, he was right, you are isolating yourself and you will only continue to spiral down if you continue as you are.
get out, volunteer, help those less fortunate than yourself.