People Helping People

[Greg22ki]

I retired two years ago and have had difficulty transitioning for several reasons. My life was very busy between work, my social life and being healthier at the time. We moved back home to Indiana after living in Tucson for eighteen years. I have battled a lifetime with anxiety and depression and other connecting disorders. The main issue is social phobia. Makes it very difficult to make connections with anyone. Especially groups of people. Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[AnneTeak]

Well you have found a great group of friends right here. I volunteer in a senior center cafe and I sign up to work at every event they have. By being useful, I feel accepted and appreciated. I have made a lot of new friends that way.

 

[Paco Dennis]

Welcome Greg...there are a lot of opportunities to make connections here. Good luck to you.

 

[Muskrat]

You just did the hard part…you joined. Welcome…

 

[hollydolly]

 

[MACKTEXAS]

Hi Greg,
We're glad to have you as a new member. The forum has helped me maintain a kind of social connection, since I live alone after my wife passed on and I've lost some friends as well over the past couple of years.
When I need conversation, I look through the forum and almost always find something of interest. I hope it will be the same for you.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Welcome Greg
This forum is very special. It’s filled with very kind people. Just be yourself ! We will accept you as is!

 

[Twostep]

Hang around a bit and you will find something and someone

 

[RadishRose]

 

[Kaila]

Welcome to our forum, Greg.

Give some tries at interacting with people here, in any of our topics that interest you.

 

[Ted01]

Hi and Welcome, @Greg22ki!!

Glad that you found us and reached out with an Intro.
Hope that you find yourself feeling more at peace with
socializing with us and the phobias fade...

See ya' in the Forums!

 

[Mizmo]

We come in all. shapes and sizes and ages and personalities.
Something for everyone.
We are a wonderful bunch of people !!

 

[Tish]

Hi @Greg22ki, you have hit the Jackpot, we are all wonderful people.

 

[Greg22ki]

Welcome to our forum, Greg.

Give some tries at interacting with people here, in any of our topics that interest you.

Thank you for replying. Very much appreciated. Hope you have a great day!