DEAR DEIDRE: EIGHT months into my retirement, my psychological well being has hit all-time low.
My spouse and I are each in our 60s, with a beautiful house and nice youngsters.
I had appeared ahead to retiring, however I’m discovering I’ve nothing to do other than going to the outlets or assembly ex-colleagues for the occasional espresso.
My spouse encourages me to get a pastime however I really feel responsible if I am going out with out her, and I’ve no male pals.
Within the night, we simply watch TV and hardly communicate.
I really feel so low and starting to suppose, “Is that this it?”.
DEIDRE SAYS: It may be arduous to regulate to retirement. All of us want a way of objective or we shortly really feel depressed and anxious.
Look into volunteer work alternatives close to you. You might additionally go to your nearest Males’s Shed (menssheds.org.uk).
These are free, enjoyable areas everywhere in the UK the place males get collectively to finish helpful tasks for his or her local people.
They can assist cut back loneliness and isolation.
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