Just want to sleep

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I’m early 50s, my only child (adult) has lived abroad for 4 years and hasn’t invited me to visit. No other family. I don’t want to join a church or a crochet group. I want to sleep all the time. I can’t take HRT.

Have you been to see your GP, OP? They can refer you to lots of different things, including talking therapy, and can also talk to you about anti-depressants.

In terms of your DC not inviting you- do you talk with them regularly? Could you suggest that you come across and visit- what would their reaction to that be? It could be from their perspective that they don't want to put pressure on you to pay to fly across.

Early 50s isn't old. What about something like joining a gym, or a book club, or volunteering (lots of places to do this- animal shelters, charity shops, retirement homes etc). Do you work?

I work long hours.
I’ve been to see GPs and they offer SSRIs that make me vomit.
I have had 6 30-minute sessions of CBT.
My DC is very wealthy and enjoying life. Working hard, playing hard and too busy to talk to me more than once a month or so.

Did you find that the CBT worked?

I'm sorry about your DC. Have you had a conversation with them about it? I know that people get wrapped up in life, but if you phrased it as 'when would be a good time to come over and visit', you're not imposing but also making it clear you'd like to come across and see them.

Do you have any hobbies outside of work? Do you get along with colleagues?