Lonliness

Kathryn01

Is there any help for disable d people that are isolated after having a full and active life

Chloe_Scope

Hi @Kathryn01, thank you for coming to the community about this. I am sorry you are feeling isolated. Do you have any hobbies? We have the coffee lounge where people discuss all sorts of different things that you may find helpful
Whereabouts are you based? There may be different groups that I can look into for you.

Kathryn01

I have friends and s wonderful husband but a lot of my friends  are  working and have own lives and families to see to I know I sound like someone who  Is a drama queen  I was used to working and having a full life it's the doing nothing that I can't standardise  I live in Atherton Manchester 

Markmywords

You are perfectly normal @Kathryn01 . Most of us feel / have felt this way. Socialising with an accepting group with similar experiences is something most of us would want.

As @Chloe_Scope said, perhaps a hobby, volunteering or special interest group would be a place to start. Obviously it has to be something that you are physically capable of.

Kathryn01

Thanks guys I would love to help out if there was something I could do

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @Kathryn01, lovely to meet you!

There appear to be a few opportunities near you which you can see on this search- if you like the look of any, it might be worth contacting the organiser and discussing your needs, to see if there's anything suitable. Do let us know how you get on and in the meantime, there are always lots of people up for a chat here on the community!

SylviaMorrison72

Hi @Kathryn01 I am new to this too! I am on my own I have my son(22) he is always in his room!! Lol! I don't mind chatting but I found a group which I attended it helps me so much! Xxx 

debbiedo49

Me too! I have volunteered. I have joined some groups I like run by a  m h charity. I really don’t go out much and it’s very lonely that’s why Scope is great. I work part time which I enjoy. good luck 

SylviaMorrison72

We actually had a day out in Southport yesterday!! I hope you find a good 1 that gives you such a boost! Good luck xxx 

Kathryn01

Thank you all I will try to get in touch 

LittleGizmo86

Hi @Kathryn01

I am also in the same boat. Suddenly had to stop work, lost that social circle and struggling with everyone seeming to be going forward in life while i just sort of stopped! I am also in Manchester (well prestwich) if you find anything i would be up for joining or if you fancy going for a brew and a vent about these crappy situations give me a shout ?

Kathryn01

It's not much fun ill admit I live in Atherton ill keep looking for things to do must be something somewhere

Chloe_Scope

Hi @Kathryn01, how are you doing today?

SylviaMorrison72

Hi @LittleGizmo86 I am in farnworth not too far from prestwitch (I'm originally from Whitefield my parents are still there!) I go to a m.h. group in Bolton! Do you drive at all? I would love to meet and chat I find this group helps me so much! My p.a. has started her own charity we usually meet on Wednesday afternoons just let me know if your interested! I hope your okay xxx 

Kathryn01

I'm on kuppose have to be can't seem to find any volunteer  work to do  

Chloe_Scope

What kind of volunteering were you after @Kathryn01? We have a thread on volunteering which can be found here