Basically I have literally no friends and no idea how to even make friends or even acquaintances...lame I know. I've been able to manage other stuff that contributes to my depression but I'm totally lost on this and could use some advice. Stuff I've found on the internet isn't that helpful. :/ Thanks in advance.
I'm in the same predicament. But you're free to talk to me if you like. I suppose that's how socializing works. Find someone you have something in common with or see on a regular basis and share part of your life with them.
Ditto. Same problem here. It feels like I've tried or considered everything to meet people: getting a part-time job, going to Meetups, going to therapy, looking for clubs to join, but nothing has really worked. It seems that I'm the problem: None of my interests are really activities I could do with others. Also, it almost seems as if I'm unwittingly doing things that make it difficult for people to approach me (like wearing headphones), or distancing myself from the few people I do know because I'm afraid of rejection. It's hard for me figure out where to start to fix all of this.
Hi there! You don't mention how old you are or whether you are in school, or at a college; but if you are attending school or are in college, is there a possibility for you to join a group where you would have something in common with the others in that group? Establishing some common ground could help you to start a conversation and slowly take it from there. Failing that, is there a social or support group in your community that you could join or attend on a regular basis? What are some of the things that interest you?
