So alone :(

Riku · Jul 30, 2011

I am 17 and feel so alone. Everyday Sunday, I used to feel really sad and feel so lonely but I didn't think it was anything because it was the day before school and a lot of people felt the same. I have finished all my exams now and I have left school forever but everyday (especially at night) I feel really lonely. I don't speak to my friends much and I don't get out because I feel uncomfortable if I do. I find it hard to tell people how I am feeling so I just keep my emotions to myself. All my friends have online friends but I don't have any more friends. I have been feeling like this for a few months and it is getting me down

Is there anything I can do to fix this?

condemnedsoul666 · Jul 30, 2011

You know me, that seems to be good for starting people off.
I also have a lot of those problems by the way, hope you find some way to help you

Riku · Jul 30, 2011

condemnedsoul666 said:
You know me, that seems to be good for starting people off.
I also have a lot of those problems by the way, hope you find some way to help you

Thanks

condemnedsoul666 · Jul 30, 2011

Anytime

Ak5 · Jul 30, 2011

Your situation seems to be a normal one. If you have friends already then its no problem. All you have to do is, plain and simple, gain the confidence to call them or talk to them and ask them to do hang out. And yes sometimes its hard to tell people how your feeling. Find the most trust-worthy friend and talk to that person.

Good luck.

cumulus.james · Jul 31, 2011

Riku said:
I am 17 and feel so alone. Everyday Sunday, I used to feel really sad and feel so lonely but I didn't think it was anything because it was the day before school and a lot of people felt the same. I have finished all my exams now and I have left school forever but everyday (especially at night) I feel really lonely. I don't speak to my friends much and I don't get out because I feel uncomfortable if I do. I find it hard to tell people how I am feeling so I just keep my emotions to myself. All my friends have online friends but I don't have any more friends. I have been feeling like this for a few months and it is getting me down Is there anything I can do to fix this?

I think it is quite common for school friends to drift away once you leave and go to your different collages/unis/jobs whatever. But not as soon as exams finish so were these people really your friends? It's the summer holiday so you should really be hanging out with them. If hey are wanting to hang out with you but you are putting them off then that is not good.

Why do you feel uncomfortable to go out?

It is also common to feel down when you leave school. It has been such a big part of your life, it represents childhood and a sort of safety. You are looked after. Now it is over this is the adult world. You have to look after yourself now. Some anxiety and depression is a normal thing. This is a transitional period in your life.

You need to try to get out and be with people if you can. But it's very important you talk about how you feel to someone, even if only us silly sods on here. There is a lot of truth in the phrase "a problem shared is a problem halved". You can phone the Samaritans also, you do not have to be suicidal, they are there to just listen and that an they can give good advice on organizations in your area. Sometimes it is good to just talk. We do so little of it now. We poke and tween and msn, but the emotional benefits of actually speaking are vast.

What are your hobbies/interests?