Hello 50s -- I just turned 50 6 month ago
Hello there, I'm a total neebie to 7 cups, just signed up, and glad that there is a 50s forum. Am dealing with anxiety (sometimes very high and all day, sometimes I get a break). I have anxiety at my job and at home. In reality my life is great (at least that's what people tell me, and it looks like that from the outside). I try meditation, meds, etc. Making slowly progress, with lots of setbacks.
That's all for now. Not sure what people discuss here (I also have a bit of problems with the web-interface, I hope this is the right way to post)
@diligentEyes3808
Hello there, How are you and welcome to 7cups. Glad to have you.
Grab you a cup of your favorite drink sit back and stroll the site. You'll find many great people who will support you along your journey. We are like one big happy family and you are safe here
Hello, @diligentEyes3808. 
@diligentEyes3808 I also just turned 50 in October. I'm new here too. Joined a few months ago and still trying to figure it out. Haven't made any connections yet but still haven't given up .
@scaryperry1
Hello, and how are you? hope that you are able to make some very good connections here. 7cups is a pretty good place to meet and greet people who have some of the same struggles as you. So just keep diving in and we are all here to help one another
@scarletPear1945 Thank you. I hope to make some connections here also. Even one would be one more than I have here in the 'real' world. I de-facebook-ized myself about a year ago and I don't regret it. But I do sometimes miss connecting with others, even if it was just fake.
@scaryperry1
I definitely agree with you. I did the same thing with the Facebook scene Too much drama for me
So what brings you to 7Cups if you don't mind me asking?
@scarletPear1945 The search for connection I suppose. Isn't that what we're all trying to ultimately find? I do understand that any pseudo-connections I might find, and any someone else might find with me (yeah right, like I have anything to offer), are just that, pseudo-connections. I'm not a fan of FB but one thing it taught me is that anonymous connection through an app will never replace real face to face relationships. But any port in a storm will do.
@scaryperry1 that's a wonderful realisation...yes we all need those close bonds with a 'personal touch' which social media may not be able to give.
Just turned 50 last week. Never thought I'd live this long.
Hello there. Im newbie to 7 cups.
I sometimes forget how old I actually am and have to count from my birth year to work it out. Does anyone else have that problem! Lol
@silverstarlet YES, yes. that has been a problem ffor me as well for some time now
@silverstarlet
yes I do I was stuck on 29 for years lol
Hello everyone
How is everybody?
@diligentEyes3808
I also just turned 50 in February. I'm new here too. Joined a few weeks ago and still trying to figure it out. Haven't made any connections yet but still haven't given up .
@amarifey Hey another "nifty fifty" from February! I turned the big 5-0 in February, too. It was a lot more traumatic than I had imagined it to be -- just a lot of angst and feeling old and lost leading up to it. The actual birthday wasn't too bad, though, and I guess I'm coming to some sort of acceptance/peace with the notion that I'm "old." Explore the sight and welcome. :-)
@friendlyChestnut4964
Nice to know I'm not alone. :)
Hi 50s.
I'm 55 and Kate Spade's death (also 55) hit me hard even though I didn't follow her career or own any of her handbags.
I just figured most people at 55 has this sh*t figured out. I have the same reaction with Robin WIlliams who's career I loved (Dead Poet's Society and Fisher King). I'm a nobody but I wonder if celebrities (with money to get expert help) can't feel any better means maybe it's just a losing battle before the depression wins.
It's been so many years ... so many meds, therapy, hypnosis, diet, exercise...I'm exhausted. When do I feel better for more than a few weeks at a time? When is it "getting better"? I wonder about getting transcranial magnetic stimulation. Something different to try.
I stay alive for the pople who do love me (though I can't think why they do) and I don't want to upset anyone or make then feel guilty.
And I do have times of feeling good. I just don't know how to keep them going. The depression cost me my 20-year job and now I'm utterly useless. It's a very dark place.
So there my very cheerful hello.
I just joined here last night and in the same boat as you as getting help.@diligentEyes3808
@sensitiveone2 If you want to chat you can text me privatly.❤
