Loneliness.....it really hurts. I am alone a lot as well, and even when I look out my window at the people that live in my complex, I wonder how they gain the confidence to introduce themselves and begin friendships and relationships. I don't understand it myself. I also feel invisible because I am scared to introduce myself, but then again, nobody comes to me. I don't attract people like others do for some reason.

It really sucks being lonely, it hurts, I know. But don't give up, do what you can to be around people, even if they are not your friends. I know this sounds pathetic but I find myself walking down to the the library once a week because the librarians talk to me. Just being around some sort of human and talking helps. I think it's a stepping stone back into society.