Feeling isolated

Tania97
Community Member
Hi my name is Tania and I am new in Melbourne I am 20 years old. I have joined a course at Tafe but am unable to make friends as everyone seems to already have well established life and friendships. I feel isolated and alone as I don't know anyone in Melbourne. This makes me feel depressed and unsure how to make friendships in a new country. Any ideas. Previously in my country I was a very outgoing and social person, but I just don't know how to go about it here. Any ideas?
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geoff
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni
hello Tania, I'm really sorry that you feel lonely, however from what you have told us is that you are an outgoing person, that's lovely to hear, but you won't lose that personality trait, and although it could be pushed to one side for a certain period, either long or short time doesn't mean you can't reignite it back.
So in your classes always try and sit next to the same person each lesson, begin a conversation of what they did over the week end or what groups have they joined and tell them that you're feeling lonely coming to Australia, just be a little proactive, you have that ability in you.
Go to puppy training school doesn't matter if you don't have one, your heart will melt watching them being trained, and then start a conversation with someone who has a puppy you have fallen in love with.
If you feel as though you need to see your doctor because nothing seems to be working then please do so, and write down how you are feeling so you can then pass this document over to the GP, that will break the ice, especially if you feel frightened. Geoff.