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Originally Posted by whatever2013
I am hurt that no one here commented on my asking my Scrabble mate to get together to play some games. Everyone says that it's healthy to have friends and a good support system and here i took a leap towards one and no one commented. I haven't asked anyone to get together with me since that dreadful fiasco in November about the hockey game. It seems that everyone here is down my throat when i do unhealthy things but when i do a pro-health thing no one comments. What do you want of me?
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I'm sorry, whatever2013! Believe me that my not responding was definitely not deliberate. Sometimes I have to push myself to respond to people, and can only manage one, or two, or three, most days. I try to mix up who I respond to, but fall short in some cases.
You are absolutely right that asking your Scrabble mate to get together is a huge step! Honestly, I wish I was so brave. I have tried to get out of the house on various occasions, and wanted to start new friendships, but it is tough! I talked about this very topic with my therapist recently.
I think many of us struggle making new friendships. Gosh, there are many reasons why (bipolar disorder, past disappointments/rejections, self-consciousness, other, and even age). My therapist said that a large number of people my age and older (not just those with mental health issues) struggle to make new friends. But deep down, I think most all of us want them. I wish that I was your Scrabble mate.
