Retirement is a big life change which often means more than just stopping work. It can lead to a loss of routine and an increase in loneliness without the social connections of the workplace. Because of this, it can be difficult to adjust to retirement - and retiring may lead to low mood or worsen existing symptoms of depression.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-cope-with-retirement-depression
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I’m 75 and retired at 60. After a couple of years of trying to fill my time I became really bored. I’ve been a volunteer driver now for eight years, and I absolutely love it. I now drive elderly or disabled people seven days a week, and my life is wonderful! The volunteer sector badly needs volunteers and the appreciation we receive is a treasure!
I drive an EV which is cheap to run, so the ‘petrol money’ I receive pays for a good holiday every year. I’m never depressed - life is wonderful!
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What drove you to choose this course of action?
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