Feeling very isolated, down and lonley

No worries about the ?, @LFS I am on a slow journey to better sleeping patterns. Bipolar is known for erratic sleep and I am a history of it. Lots of years awake mainly from dusk until dawn. These days I usually go to bed earlier but happen to be up late tonight, wired from the intense day.

Hi @LFS, sorry to hear that you're not feeling too good.

I know what it feels like to be in an isolating situation, both past and present. I had an abusive mother that never let me do normal things like hang out with friends after school, or have sleepovers. I'm paying for that now because I have to play catch-up with my social skills regarding human interaction.

As for now, I'm on my learner driver licence, and I've been trying to get my Ps for a year now, with no luck. It really sucks because I live in a semi-rural town with jack-all public transport, so getting around can be quite difficult. I think I've annoyed just about everyone I know for a lift some time or another.

Do you have any tips in how to get in a romantic relationship? @Mazarita I’ve tried as hard as I can to get a girlfriend for a very long time and girls seem to think I’m good looking but seem to be put off by my mental illnesses

Being kind is the best way I think, @LFS. That's what I've always looked for. And mostly found. But a lot of women have rough experiences with men from the past. That can make them wary of anyone who might hurt them. So, yeah, being kind, being friendly, and a good friend in intent. For me, friendship is the most lasting thing.

I’m very friendly and kind to all people @Mazarita. But the stigma of my mental illnesses seems to scare a lot of girls off.

Does anyone else have any ideas on how to get a girlfriend?

You may be right, @LFS. There is a lot of stigma about mental illness is general. I get stigma too. I'd be trying to just make friends with people maybe.

I try to do that all the time @Mazarita

I'm going to say goodnight now, @LFS. Hope you have some good feelings tomorrow. Thanks for the chat.

Okay thanks @Mazarita