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life is so empty

lanekimCasual Contributor10 Feb 2025, 9:01 pm AEDT

life is so empty

lately i’ve been having no motivation for life. nothing brings me happiness because I don’t have any friends anymore. Unfortunately fell out with them after realizing they did not treat me well and I’m just so lost and so aimless. I’ve always been bad at making friends, especially now that I’m dealing with mental health issues so I’m not sure how to move on.The only person I talk to consistently is my significantly younger sister who obviously I cannot talk about deep topics to. I feel like the biggest loser. I genuinely am so alone

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor10 Feb 2025, 9:14 pm AEDT

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@lanekim life is tough. be strong in yourself. friends come and go. you are best rid of them if they werent true to you. you will find good friendships on this forum. i promise you things will improve give yourself time to heal.x

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JynxModerator10 Feb 2025, 9:19 pm AEDT

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@lanekim it is so hard to lose friends, even if it is for the best in the long run. It sounds like you did a brave thing to decide they weren't good for you. Making friends as an adult can certainly be challenging. Like @Bunniekins says, we're here for you to come connect to any time 😊💜

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Unknown userMember10 Feb 2025, 9:32 pm AEDT

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@lanekim it's a tough space to be in when you've lost your motivation and can't find happiness in anything. I'm in the same boat and don't have any friends other than here on the forums but at the moment I'm ok with that. Having mental health issues and making friendships is hard cos not everyone is going to understand you or what you are going through.

Be kind and gentle to yourself, you are not alone, we are here for you ❤️.

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drewkmac71Casual Contributor10 Feb 2025, 10:32 pm AEDT

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Hi there, just wanted to say you're not alone and you aren't a loser, i to find it difficult to get motivation but somehow get through my darkest days

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Misty5Senior Contributor12 Feb 2025, 12:18 am AEDT

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I've lost friends too and family are not always supportive because of whatever they are going through themselves. I have tried book group and mental health support groups and my mother met several friends at craft group. Clairaudience voices can be good when feeling lonely. Take care and listen to the song Downtown

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