Have no friends

[DylanS36]

I'm a 19 year old male and ever since I was diagnosed with depression, every single one of my friends have left me. I don't have anyone anymore and I feel so alone. Everyday, sometimes multiple times a day I just end up crying for long stretches of a time. I don't know how to cope and what I can do.

[Jessica1111]

I know exactly how u feel because I'm in the same position. I have zero friends & I try really hard to make them but its like nobody wants to be around me or be my friend, I have panic attacks cos im scared I'm going to be alone forever as I haven't had a friend in over 8yrs. I'm extremely lonely & have no family.

[smallwolf]

hi, and welcome to beyond blue. i hooe you wil be able find this a supportive safe space. Just so that I know how to respond to you, hope you will allow me to ask you some questions...

Since your diagnosis, did you see a psychologist or counselor? Or were you prescribed medication? Have you been given any distraction and coping tools?

Tim

[DylanS36]

I haven't been prescribed any medication, but I'm seeing a psychologist.

[DylanS36]

That sucks to hear. I really hope you get better. I know you said its been that way for you for 8 years but I hope it won't be like that forever.

[Maisonboy]

I joined this today because i decided its 2019 a new year.... but I am lonely and thinking about it have been all my life... I remember when I went to school, at lunchtimes i would sneak out and walk round the nearby streets as i had no one to sit with at lunchtimes, I think this is where the beginning of my lonely life began. Today i have very little friends in fact where i live i have none. My only companion is my dog, but every weekend i sit at home on my own, every night i sit at on my own...... I do have acquaintances in my life but they are connections through work but i have no social interaction with them, no one ever invites me out for drinks, dinner or anything, i train at the gym on my own do everything on my own....... Its very hard and many times I think about my future and is it worth it...... So I know how you are feeling and sympathise with you