I (40 f) have always had trouble making friends, so this could also just be a personal problem. But I do notice, with the few friends I have, we are always going though something. Often some unsolvable issues related to housing, mental health, money issues and trauma. I feel like in the last 4 years this has gotten a lot worse. When I reach out to others, it takes weeks for a response or people just dropping off. Most people I communicate with are 40 unmarried, no kids, living with siblings or alone. When we do speak, the subject focus is often about systemic issues, collapse issues and long term feelings of despair. Or it's the complete opposite, with some people in my life that are far removed from the idea of collapse.

Is there a way to increase my own vitality and energy in the face of collapse, what are other people doing?