Does anyone feel like they don't belong here?

Hello I am stanley.

I feel the same i feel like people do not understand and even the people who do care about me because I like to care and help people but sometimes people act very selfish and do not appreciate what I do for them at times I feel like im out of place like I am not in their picture. and yea I can relate some teachers and therapists have told me the ones who do not fit in are unique and the most special. but I do want to be a part of something and I feel like I am not being part of anything yet i have friends but they are not there for me as they used to alot people let me down and its fine i do not expect it. but I feel like I need assurance that i do feel belong.

Sadly ive felt this way to. I felt i never felt i fitted in since i was in year 9. Felt like i was a square compared to triangles. I did drugs and smoked to try to fit in bit didnt work. I am what i am and it wont change. I will never fit in

At my lowest i feel theres no good in the world and that it deserves to burn

I just read all these posts. I can relate to everyone here. I don't connect with people. I never fit in anywhere. I feel alone in a crowded room. I am very awkward socially and being in social situations gives me much anxiety. I have grown kids, I talk to them. But I admit I have a lot of trouble communicating. I have two small dogs that I spend most of my time with. I start a job tomorrow so I am feeling very nervous about that. My severe depression and other issues keeps me secluded in my home. I feel safe in my home. I don't feel safe in the world. I'm sorry to hear that you all feel this way. Just know you are not alone.

I love this thread. "Does anyone feel like they don't belong here?" ... avalanche of agreements ensues! I guess this is a common feeling. I believe there's an optimal niche for everyone, the trick is getting good at finding more compatible minds and situations.

As for the (also apparently fairly common) feeling of being "too sensitive for the world", maybe the truth is that the world itself could use an attitude adjustment. Maybe it's not you after all. Have you ever looked at the comments section for online news stories? How many times do we see comments like "I'm trying hard not to lose faith in humanity now", or "Okay that's enough internet for today - back to bed." etc? Sometimes the world really is messed up and needs some improvement.