How to live when I don't have anyone?

hello, I'm a 47 year old guy. I'm divorced, retired. I have absolutely no friends. the only people I ever see are my elderly parents. I don't have a church, even if I did, I'd prob. not trust anyone there. I've tried all the online stuff, and nothing has...

worked so far. I've trid volunteering my time, but actually, I think I have such social phobias, I'm afraid to leave my house anymore. going out into the world is a stress filled experience. I take meds for depression, and I see a psychologist, but it's getting worse and worse, and I feel nobody understands. I'm at the end of my rope. actually, I'm tired of the everyday struggle just to survive. all my fight is gone. I don't think anyone has an answer for me, maybe I just needed to talk. if anyone reads this, thanks for your time. chris

dont be scarde to leave your house. maybe thats why you dont have anyone.im sure you will find someone. turst me you will!

hey looks like your going through the mid life crisis. be more open about urself! if people online can talk to u, chances are people in real life would! try and be a happier person and u'll find that life's actually worth living.

u might be hurt from past relationships, but dont ever let that stop you from living your life. just be bold and go out there and meet new people. dont you have colleagues from work? start from there!

You know what they're saying is right. There is so much in life that one would find extraordinary but some of us fail to see the good side of life though its always there. If you could go outside you would meet people and you would have friends for you. A job is also something to increase your social network, though your etired. I really hope you find the great joy in life that I feel every day, hehe.
Best of luck! xoxoxo

Two suggestions: 1: Do you watch a lot of movies? Read a lot of books? I think what will help you is to imitate a character that you really admire. Someone confident, someone who smiles at the cashier, you know, someone happy. Just try that. Go into the supermarket and be like, "okay. My goal is to make someone smile back at me. Just one person." Seriously, fake it till you make it. To quote the movie "Hitch," "You is a very fluid concept right now." How did the human species survive? We adapted. Your survival technique right now is not satisfactory for you. So adapt. Be the guy who makes someone's day just a little bit brighter.
2: Random acts of kindness. The best way to have friends is to meet people who feel good around you. Definitely. Random acts of kindness will go far.