[so_punk_rock]

im not sure what is worst, the depression, the anxiety, or the lonliness. i feel lonely everyday because i dont have people in my life that i feel comfortable confiding in. it really affects my mental health. im trying to keep it together though. its really hard. sometimes i write my feelings in poetry and it helps. God i need some friends. my notebook cant really respond to me...if it did i would really be in trouble lol. its hard because when you fall down there is nobody there to pick you up. its exhausting trying to comfort yourself all the time. im really trying to keep my sanity here but i have the worst coping skills. i need to try my best to stay positive because being negative is gonna make the situation a lot worse.

[tohelpafriend]

Do you have a therpist you can call, or at least one trusted friend? Or have you tried the support chat? Just communicating live with others can help. You could maybe meet new friends in a volunteer job. 'hope you feel better, just reaching out.

[nannypat]

I struggle with lonliness too. Sometimes it feels worse than the depression.

[Rose76]

Sorry to hear that you feel so down. Loneliness is about the worst thing there is, in my opinion . . . especially when it is chronic. It is amazing what people can get through when they feel supported and loved by genuinely interested and trusted "others."

It's good that you have an interest in writing and to hear that you find it helpful. So that is one valuable coping skill that you have. But a notebook does not replace contact with others in real friendship.

The remedy seem to be to get involved with other people in some capacity. It's easy to say that. In practice, I have found that it can be very hard to do. I suspect we have some kind of fear that holds us back. How to conquer that is something I haven't figured out yet. But I hope you'll keep posting and tell us if you find some way to get connected.

[afterrain]

I know what you are going through. I wish I can be there for you. Everything will turn around for you. Just have to think of the good things in life.

[madisgram]

can you see a therapist? your description so defined me at one point in my life. i got a T and meds helped me also. it took too much mental energy for me to do it alone. i needed help.
i'm sorry you feel so lonely. that's a hard place to be. getting outside help may be the answer. if your mood is lifted making friends will be much easier. hugs.

[marica]

Hi I am a newbie , I hope I will make friends on this site

[MFerrante]

I'm going through a similar situation. The only person i can rely on is my girlfriend of three years and its wearing thin on her. I'm trying not to be emotionaly co-dependent and am trying to surround my self with solid people i can trust. I struggle with this because i have no idea how to talk to strangers and i recently moved and i don't know any one here. All i can say is hang in there, stick to the people who know a thing or two to living happy, healthy lives and confide in them.