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So much emotional pain

Restful
Restful

Tonight I was at a party, and as soon as I saw all of the younger couples there, I felt myself spiraling downward mentally. Everytime I'm at an event like this, I get very depressed because I want to have that again in my life, but it will never be like that again. I'll never again feel the passion of young love, or the excitement of discovering life from youthful eyes. It's gone, and really, it feels like my life it almost over. I don't really have much will to live anymore. I'm so tired. 

MelT2020
MelT2020
Believe me, there are lots of women who need a sweet companion like you. With the right lady, your passion will be restored. Hang in there ((hug))
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Restful, I like what Mel said. I watched a Dr. Phil episode the other day about a girl who is in a relationship with a quadriplegic. The guy was depressed and anxiety stopped him from taking his 2 remaining college courses to get his Masters degree in psychology. Dr. Phil had another couple there in a similar situation but the guy beat the depression and he's now a motivational speaker and an author. So I believe that Dr. Phil got the original guest a life coach and as to his girlfriend, told her she either had to be his caretaker or his lover for the relationship to work. So I think the bottom line is that you have a brain to use in a positive way. I have a friend who was ready to throw in the towel on dating but joined a dating app and met a girl right away at age 62. It can happen to you. It's good that you had the desire to go to the party. Every day is a new day. Live it!
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
P.S. I just read something motivational under the weigh-in group. It's by Dr. Gundry. Check it out!
rianbooyer
rianbooyer
I'm with you on this Restful. It's hard for me to go to social occasions either. for me i'm almost to the point of just giving up hope all together.
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
When I was young, I was madly in love with Donny Osmond. Part of a song of his just came to mind. Life is just what you make it. Oh life is just what you want it to be. Life, don't think I can take it, unless I can spend it with you.
I am 64 but at age 63 I realized that I am just as good and worthy as anyone else and you and Rian and everyone here is too. .
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