Baby boomers are killing themselves at an alarming rate, raising question: Why?

[TreasonousBastard]

2. It's not just wealth-- it's feeling alone and useless...

and our dreams and expectations are shot to hell.

I remember a day when I had a job downtown with an apartment close by and a summer house on Long Island. My opinion on things was worth something, and I felt I contributed to the business, life, and everything else.

Now, I'm not as bad off as some are, but I'm barely surviving on SS and whatever work I can dig up. I still volunteer and contribute whatever I can but the day when I'm unable to do even that is coming fast and I don't see anything getting better.

But, to whatever extent I can I just try to ignore all that and am thankful my health isn't too bad (barely controlled diabetes and some high blood pressure) and that I have hobbies, interests, and some worthwhile work to do. I'm even running for local office. But, energy levels aren't what they used to be and aren't getting any better.

Money helps, but mainly I see a lot of other old farts around here who, like me but often with better results, just refuse to admit their age and keep on truckin' as long as they can. Others rot in depression because whatever gave their lives meaning, usually a job, is gone. We don't see them much-- they don't get out very often.

There will be a day when my faculties are far gone and I'm waiting for someone to pay someone to feed me and wipe my ass and I, too, might think of ending it all.