Retirement Anxiety: Facing the Void Without Friends or Structure! 😰

I’m just a couple months away from retirement, and honestly, I’m more anxious than excited. My job has been my main focus for years, and now that it’s ending, I feel lost. I don’t have kids, and my two closest friends moved away a while back, so my social circle is pretty much gone. I’m not really into clubs or hobbies, but I’m considering volunteering or picking up a part-time job just to stay connected. Still, the thought of all that unstructured time freaks me out. Sometimes I wonder if I should just keep working, but I’m also so tired and ready for a change. Has anyone else felt this way? How did you deal with the emptiness after leaving work? I’d really appreciate any advice or stories from people who’ve been through this. 🥺 #RetirementAnxiety #WorkIdentity #LifeAfterWork