DEAR DEIDRE: I AM so bored and lonely that I pleasure myself just to kill time. Life feels hopeless and I’m just going through the motions with work and  socially. 

I’m a 57-year-old man, who lives alone. I find it hard to talk to anyone and I can’t concentrate on anything.

There’s a long list of things I need to do around my flat but I just  can’t get round  to them. 

Sometimes I lie on the sofa for hours, procrastinating. I don’t even watch TV.

Things have been going downhill for about four years, since I changed jobs. 

I know I give off a negative energy, which turns people off me. I haven’t had any type of relationship for 15 years.  

I’ve let myself go appearance-wise, which doesn’t help. I’m overweight, have dandruff and my clothes are shabby.

I don’t want to be like this but I don’t know how to climb out of the pit of despair I’ve fallen into. 

Please help before I give up on life altogether.

Get in touch with the Dear Deidre team

Every problem gets a personal reply from one of our trained counsellors.

Fill out and submit our easy-to-use and confidential form and the Dear Deidre team will get back to you.

You can also send a private message on the DearDeidreOfficial Facebook page.

DEIDRE SAYS: It’s great you have asked for help. It sounds like you have depression. 

Please make an appointment with your doctor who can help with medication or by referring you to a counsellor – or both.

My support packs on counselling and depression have lots of useful information. 

Don’t give up on yourself. With help, you can look forward to a happier and more fulfilling future. 

Decide to do one small positive thing today. Start your path to getting healthier with tiny steps.

MORE FROM DEAR DEIDRE

My dates have dried up since women find out that I haven’t got a job

Laura’s new man is head over heels for her

Source: Read Full Article