Yup. This is one of the first things my T picked up on about me, in the first session, without me ever bringing it up explicitly - and is a big part of what he wants me to do (go out, meet people, make some friends).

I think it can be enormously helpful to even have *just one* really good person you can trust and chat with. Do you have that? If not... (and forgive me, I'm sure you've heard this), but can I encourage to try to find a group (class, meetup, volunteer organization, whatever) that fits your interests to join? I think it's a good way to at least get around people with similar interests, even if you don't immediately click with a new BFF.

I take piano lessons, and my teacher has turned into an amazing source of support and friendship. I really lucked out, as I wasn't looking for or expecting this at all, but honestly, his consistency and ability to "get" me is... I think... actually giving me a model and making *therapy* better (I had failed miserably at therapy about 10-15 years ago, just couldn't figure it out... doing slightly better this time around... I'm working on it, anyway!)

It IS harder to meet people and develop friends as an adult, it feels like everybody already has their friends and activities and is closed off to new people. But it's not true... you just have to find the right person/people who you click with.

And... oh my gosh, I almost sound like an optimist today! It must be the sleep deprivation (or the chocolate). Good luck!