Alone :(

[Karp]

Hello, I am a newbie here but have been suffering for a long time. I am 31 and have no friends. Sure there are people around me like on Facebook but they are not really friends. I have been alone since 20 years old and I feel like it's taking its toll on me. I can't live like this anymore. My family tries to understand but I don't think they do completely. I literally have no one to talk to nor hang out with. I live alone with my dog and do not have a current job. I cry every night wondering where I went wrong 😔

I feel a doctor wouldn't be able to help because they won't be able to give me friends. I feel like I don't want to go outside anymore cause I don't want to see other people making memories with friends. No guy will want me because I have no friends.
I'm in agony everyday. I just don't want to live like this anymore. 😥 I am so lonely 😥

[Nimi]

Hey I hope you are okay, Karp.

You aren't alone! Loneliness is horrible. I am so sorry to hear how you have been feeling. I am afraid of many of the same things as you... I don't think you should give up though. You never know what tomorrow will bring. Take it slow. I have been trying to get out and have been considering joining a tai chi class so that I have a social connection. Maybe something like that would be helpful for you too? I know it's really scary.

You already had the guts to post on this forum, don't underestimate yourself. Love who you are. Give yourself a chance and believe in yourself.

Sending all the best.