very lonely

[emmabella]

I haven't had a friend for 2 years. I'm still in school and I've tried so hard (but not forcefully) to connect to people, but everyone is always never interested. I guess it's okay because a lot of people don't have anyone close, but all my psychiatrist talks about my 'loss of connection'. I'm working hard on self care, building my knowledge and I would like to say im quite optimistic and non-judgemental but I do have slip ups. I have schizophrenia, high functioning autism and ptsd, but I am very good at controlling my emotions in public. Am I doing something wrong?? I just want to be special to someone.

[Lonelydan]

Hi Emmabella, such a gorgeous name, and no you're not doing anything wrong. When you're young your world is so small and limited to the people immediately around you. When you get older and venture out into the world and meet people like yourself who are warm, kind and thoughtful. I know it's not fair but it will all change some people bloom earlier some later. Danny...

[Jessicatherese94]

Hi Emmabella, so sorry to hear you're struggling. It seems like you're on the right path - working on self care and being optimistic is awesome. Have you tried joining a sporting team out of school? Or starting a conversation with someone in class? School is a really tricky time for lots of people. Try and talk to one new person a day. Reach out and make a small connection. It takes little steps but you can get there. You are special, whether or not you have a group of friends or not doesn't not change that fact. Sending you love.

[159357]

I can understand about the loneliness and no friends issue. I've really only had one good friend in my lifetime (still only highschool though) and that somehow went up in flames. My tips is even if you might not feel like it, be around people and listen in and even partake in conversations. It's really bad for you to be isolated and is as damaging as smoking in terms of heart issues etc. (of course it doesn't cause lung cancer though)