Reply #20: Hey, Archae [View All]

[Lefta Dissenter]

I second (third, fourth, etc....) what everyone else has said.

GET some professional help, figure out if you have clinical depression and start dealing with that. That could open up a whole world to you. AFTER that, you can give yourself a swift kick in the ass to get out and volunteer, meet people, and do all of the other things that everyone has suggested. Jeez, the political season is just starting to heat up - it's a good way to meet people. It will be hard at first because you haven't been getting out, but once you do, you'll find it a great addiction!

OK, so you don't live in the most left-leaning part of the state, but there must be some good Dems out there you can volunteer for - and work your ass off for Russ Feingold, your stellar Senator! You'll meet some absolutely wonderful people in doing that. In the meantime, you'll feel better about yourself, because you'll know you're making a difference, and it will all snowball from there.

You look like a decent guy, and if you're nice and funny, there are plenty of woman your (my) age, looking for a good companion (sorry, I've been married almost 25 years, and plan to stay that way). Through my volunteering for Wes Clark, I've met just SOOOoo many great people, and if I were single, I'd sure pick that route for finding someone who is fun and has an interest in DOING something in this world.

Start with step one, call your doctor and get a referral to a psychiatrist to meet with. Do it NOW! You'll NEVER regret it, I promise you!

Best Wishes, and keep us all posted!