I'm finding it very difficult to make friends. Went on disability in 2009 and friends have retired and left the DC area. I'm not comfortable with church and I feel really stupid trying to focus in a group such as a MeetUp group. Never thought that I'd feel so lonely. I have online friends but not the same as a face to face friend and someone to have dinner with...or whatever. When I've tried to join others I cannot keep up with the conversations nor keep up with them physically as in⦠read more
I am a crafty person so I do alot of loom knitting and joined a facebook group called good knit kisses and there are people on the site who are going thru same things and we talk about crafts and illnesses
What about a hobby class or something similar? It could be something you are already familiar with but give you the chance to meet new people.
Fibro requires a lot of proactive action. No one is going to push you because they want to be understanding of your situation; however, there are times when you have to push yourself because you are the only one that knows how you feel on that particular day. They will let you sit alone if you don't make an effort.
@A MyFibroTeam Member I know exactly where you are coming from I have been so isolated for 3 years now that I don't even know where my friends are any more. I lost all connections with the outside world and decided to do something about it, I have just been accepted into a program that offers all kinds of stuff that will be very beneficial like swimming, yoga sewing, classes etc. A hobby also will help especially if it is one that will get you out. Hugs to you
@A MyFibroTeam Member. Thank you for your replies. Today I had plans to do mild kayaking with a childhood friend who was in town. I did not wish to get out of bed my eyes wanted to stay closed and my body felt heavy. I pushed past this as I didn't care what I looked like...hair not done, no make-up and left for a one hour drive. It was a perfect day here a delightful floating in the river. Glad I went...of course wonder what tomorrow will bring but getting out helpe my mental health. So I agree that sometimes one must push oneself.
The FibroFog gets to me too... Cannot remember names, difficult for me to remember what I had for breakfast...etc...making socializing more difficult. My childhood friend started calling me Lucy Ricardo because of all the dumb things I do...and I'm intelligent. New people wouldn't understand...and I tend not to tell new people until they've known me for a while or I knowingly did something dumb. I hope that you had a good day.