Lonely and feeling abit lost

Would you consider working part time Misty?

How are your menopause symptoms now?

Hi Misty. I would join some local groups that interest you. Be open and friendly, and hopefully you'll gradually get to know others members.

Depends on your interests, but for instance, our local garden club have days out and weekends away.

There are health walks for all levels of fitness round the country. It's good to have a one to one chat as you walk, then move to another person.

You could also try volunteering.

Maybe start with asking one or two people if they'd like to have a coffee with you. Even try posting on Gransnet Meetups.

You have to put some effort in at first, but gradually you build up a new fulfilling social life.

I joined things, U3A, WI, ukulele, choir, exercise classes and art classes. I now do quite a bit online with Goldster since the pandemic. My best advice would be to plan one activity into your day to start with, that plus your dog will start to break things up a bit. Could you suggest to your daughter that you have your granddaughter on a regular basis, maybe once a week or once a fortnight?
Maybe you could volunteer in a local charity shop?

Misty I think you would benefit from volunteering or a part time job.

There are also lots of adult education centres out there and I went back into learning older and even finally finished college and earned a diploma. This qualified me for a job I love doing and I made friends along the way.

It's your time to focus on you and find happiness.

My Menopause has knocked my confidence im on Hrt but its only been 3 months and already seems to have stopped working in some areas its the half of the month where i take the Progesterone that my symptoms return i get low and tearful.

I love walking im a open person who likes chatting to people usually so i will look into this again

What is Goldstar. I feel the need to be needed and helpful i like helping others. Im going to join a painting class i actually forgot i saw one advertised so thanks for reminding me.

Surely you haven’t actually retired at such a young age? Presumably your husband will still be working for a good few more years? My advice is you need to work again provided you can get some day care for your dog. You may live another 50 years!

Can you speak to your daughter and see your gc more if you wanted to?
Work part time would be my advice. Or join some groups as others have mentioned.speak to GP about your HRT and menopause again don't be fobbed off.
Is it loneliness or do you just not feel needed??

Just do one thing at a time. As you like walking you could try this. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder Just find a walk to your level, and go along. I can't walk at the moment, but when I did, they were all very friendly and welcoming to new people..

Or if you want more, the Ramblers. A walk and a chat would hopefully lift your spirits.

Have you had a review with the GP? I am very sensitive to progesterone, the fact it's making you low and tearful doesn't sound right.