not coping

Don't worry @outlander

I read your thread pretty often - when you have the words you will use them I am sure

As Kermit said "It ain't easy being green" - I hear you

Owlunar

Missing you lots @outlander and our chats.

Lots of love sis 💗💗

Hi @outlander

Thank you for reaching out here on the Forums!

It is really hard being isolated because of MH and it can seem like nothing can ever change. You show such strength talking about it here and your peers can be supportive. We share similar stories and challenges with making and keeping friends. There are ways to stay connected with people and get social experiences without getting close to people. Do you have Meetup in your area? That's a good way to meet people and not have to share every detail about yourself. How have you been coping with these thoughts and feelings in the past?

Take care

RiverSeal

@outlander What about joining a club or a sporting team? Having a common interest is a good way to connect with someone and that can lead to other things. I know it's really hard and I have been through the same situation and still getting somewhere slowly these days. Do you work or study at the moment? I started studying and even though I didn't make friends initially I was spending time with people for long periods.

@outlander it sounds like you are doing a lot and that's great but still, feel isolated. I had to reframe my expectations too and that helped me accept what connections I was getting. Also, I found it a learning curve and made a lot of mistakes, and lost people along the way. So I had to get less attached to people and not think that every one that came into my life was going to be there to say. Staying connected online is a good way and you are already doing that here on the Forums. Are there other ways you can expand your online presence to meet others virtually?