I feel so lonely

I usually have a difficult time forming relationships because I have social anxiety and terrible social skills. I do have a couple of friends, but sometimes I feel like they don't really understand me.

I can sympathize, i have social anxiety too. It can be difficult. I found it easier to do things along side others in a group, as opposed to doing things with them directly. Martial arts, bingo, and going to the library mostly. Or crafts things. But out in the bush they are rare. Currently all of my social fulfillment is online, don't fall into the same trap. Lol.
maybe find things you can enjoy doing alongside others too, idk what's in your area, but painting, gardening, walking a dog, maybe even volunteering might help fulfill this without too much triggering?

I know how it feels. Now I only have three friends, one is away at university, one is always working and the other always with his girlfriend so don't see any of them really. Felt lonely before hand but now its worse.

Have to admit though helping people has made me feel much better, I haven't volunteered anywhere yet but I've helped people here and there and it made me feel happy. Like Seraphine said I'd look at stuff you could do, keep yourself occupied. For me I'm pretty sure volunteering is the best choice, hopefully you can find something that makes you feel happy too

That's exactly what I mean. One always seems to be too busy and the other one is always with her boyfriend.

Providing sort of a distraction? That's not a bad idea at all.

Thanks

Yeah I find it strange that even when my busy friends isn't busy, he seems distant. New friends would be good but I can't find anyone

Distracting yourself is definitely the best way to go about combating loneliness. I still have down moments but I'm much better than I was.

You're welcome hope you feel better soon

I find it hard to create a bond with a person. I have one friend and sometimes I doubt how much she understands me.

Good news for me is I found PC and have made several friends on here. It's a caring friendly place.

I feel and am very lonely too. I sit alone all day and am online schooled. I talk to noone.

I have social anxiety too and I have lost all my friends because they are getting ahead of me in life anyway.
I hope it will get better for you.

I feel exactly the same gayleg, the people on here are some of the nicest people I've ever talked to, definitely a very welcoming place.

smartiesparty I really feel for you. School was the only time I saw people around that part of my life so I don't know how I would have managed to go on really. Awesome that you've found a way to cope with it though if you want to talk to anyone about anything remember you have friends here, we can all be lonely together

Thanks everyone!