Dear DEIDRE: I am so lonely.
I have always struggled to maintain long friendships.
Her two friends I have are married and busy with their respective lives.
I am her 42 year old gay and living alone.
I enjoyed the lockdown because everyone lived like me.
Most people were miserable, as I am every day.
I thought things would get better once I was out of quarantine, but that wasn't the case.
I am afraid to go on vacation because I have no one to go on vacation with.
Weekends suck too.
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I am very depressed.
I have nothing to enjoy in life. If I have the courage, I think I will finish it.
DEIDRE says: Depression is definitely starting, but we can find a way to get through this.
Talk to your primary care doctor first. The simple act of telling someone how you feel can go a long way.
Isolating yourself will only make depression worse, so seek help.
And contact her Calm, a campaign to help men in distress (thecalmzone.net, 0800 585858).
Making new friends can make you feel less lonely. Check out meetup.com for events and clubs in your area.
