Suggestions from people who solved psychological. social and health problems arisen after retirement from active service on attaining retirement age are sought
2007-08-17 17:44:19 · 10 answers · asked by REAL 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I believe that having a schedule to keep and work to occupy us keeps our spirits up and our mind sharp. Upon retirement we suddenly have a drastic change. This can lead to depression and a lack of purpose.
I've known a few people who are busier after they retire than before. They tend to be the happiest and healthiest older people I know.
Find a goal to achieve or a purpose to fulfill or a need to meet, and you will be far less likely to have difficulties. You just won't have the time. :-)
Whether you decide to start a little online business, visit the sick or elderly, plan and execute a renovation of house or garden, or something else, stay active and motivated.
2007-08-21 18:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about retirement as in old age. I can see how they Will become depressed. and feel as if they have nothing to look forward too. or see any type of future, ahead of them.
as retirement because of a disability. really depends on the type of disability they have. some may feel as if they have nothing to live for, as others may feel there is no point in trying. as some may not be disabled that bad and can live a normal life.
as for retirement because of becoming rich. I do not see how they could ever be depressed, unless it has to do with a business problems.
So, I guess, these would be called retirement blues. but I do not see any way, to successfully face this, unless you have lots of money saved up or have something to turn to.
I tell you this because I have seen my grandparents go thew it and then my Dad.
Take Care,
2007-08-23 18:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to stay busy. You have to make it a point to get out of the house and be around people. There are senior citizen centers which are fun, volunteer at the local school (if they know you), volunteer at church, volunteer at a hospital. Make or meet your friends for breakfast every day or a few days per week at a restaurant. Find ways to do good deeds, that is the cure of retirement blues. There will still be an adjustment period but staying busy helps so much.
2007-08-25 15:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by Wrong number 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was first going to say when you retire wouldn't it be nice to not have to work I mean we have complained about it didn't want to go etc. but now you can do what ever you want and you don't have to be stuck doing it for someone else on their time.
I am going to be brief because I wasn't exactly sure what the rest of it says. If you mean you were in the armed forces and made it back safe, you are very lucky and you should be happy for that alone, it is a miracle after all.
2007-08-17 19:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by stacey b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retirement blues - Lack of an organised and disciplined lifestyle. Lack of working together with other people. Lack of creativity alongside other people. Lack of position in society ('I'm retired' as opposed to 'I am in a contributing position in the workforce'). No longer being of importance in an organisational setting.
How to get out of it? Put the alarm clock on at your old wakeup time. Then go out and do some volunteer work part-time - e.g. respite homes, Citizen's Advice Bureau - do something to make yourself useful in society - any society. Do something where your talents are valued by others. Get yourself involved in society again.
2007-08-25 01:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
after being put on disabilty i had the samething like retirement blues, most people are used to working then when they retire an they find out that they dont get as much as when they were working it depresses them,they need a hobby or something after all the years they work then to do nothing will make ya crazy
2007-08-23 14:13:02 · answer #6 · answered by panthor001 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure what industry you come from, but you should look into becoming a SCORE counselor. SCORE is for new business owener and the councelors are all retired professionals.
You can always volunteer for your local city councel, homeless shleters, etc. Wish you the best!
2007-08-25 16:11:53 · answer #7 · answered by ambitionceo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After a rest of weekend, many people suffers with continutity problem and laziness, which is called Monday Blues.
2016-05-22 00:35:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When one has no plans or out side interest upon retirement
the blues can set in.
You need to be actively engaged in life as you were in your working career.
2007-08-21 22:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by Mogollon Dude 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We still need to attempt to immerse ourselves in activities which inspire us and make us feel productive.
We don't need pecuniary remuneration to feel good about ourselves. We just need to be active and to feel like we are being productive at an activity.
2007-08-18 07:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋