I'm alone , depressed , no friends

I don't know how to reply to your question.

@Andy_48 Sorry.

To be perfectly honest, a few years ago, I probably would've struggled to answer that question myself. I didn't really know how the people around me thought, so I made the mistake of assuming that we agreed on key underlying principals that, in fact, I suspect we don't. Hence, I couldn't understand why we weren't getting along.

It just didn't make sense to me. There was no coherent answer to that question I just asked.

Hi Andy,

@RiverSeal is 100% right, it shows a lot of resilience and character to reach out, I’m trying to tell myself that at the moment too. To be honest this is my first time on here since April 2024, I’ve been really struggling since. It took me a lot to reach out after all this time so I know how you’re feeling it bloody sucks , I’m here for you if you ever need to talk. Take care mate

I appreciate that. I do find this platform useful in some ways . But hoping to get some ideas . I know this platform has restrictions. I understand and respect that like privacy etc

@Andy_48
You say work gives you need work to feel grounded and maybe also to have purpose.
What about volunteering? You will also meet other people and you will have a schedule for that.

Or studying - doesn’t have to be something academic, could be a course that interests you at TAFE or community college

I don’t know where you live but cities and large regional towns often have choirs and sometimes other musical groups.

You say you go to gym but what about a team sport could be small team like social tennis etc

As someone has already suggested you might benefit from a medication review. There are many medications and often you need a trial

Also as people have said the forums have many people who are or were in similar situations and are willing to “chat”

I will and keep searching. I am hoping I come across something. I know I have to get out and seek . And I definitely need help . That's why I'm on here , trying to find solutions. Medications don't always help for some people either.

Good on you for reaching out @Andy_48 . It takes a lot of courage to do so. Look forward to connecting with you more.

Thankyou. Much appreciated

I feel the same way Andy, I have been isolated from making friends since childhood, I guess you just have to get out their I have the same issue though so it's hard for me to give advice. Sometimes a great friend can be sitting next to you or someone who gives you smile. You can find peaceful friendship in people you least expect.