[afeelingd]

I've never minded whether or not I had friends but recently, I've been feeling more alone on my own island. As if I've given up on reaching out to people. I don't know what I'm supposed to do exactly but I hope I stop feeling like this. I just don't know how to make myself motivated anyone. Right now I want to be invisible and befriend myself. Is that strange?

I don't know myself so much that I want to befriend myself, the dark parts too but I feel like giving up on that too. What do I do?

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[jelly-bean]

Are you in counseling? It is very easy to isolate yourself but it's not a real good idea. As humans we all need some sort of companionship from time to time. Maybe if you volunteered someplace it would help you. There are so many places that can use the help and it would give you something to look forward to. You would probably learn something about yourself that you would enjoy by doing also.

[Frankbtl]

Hi afeelingd, for the befriending yourself bit.........the dark parts.........one thing I'd definitely recommend is some more self-compassion
From your posts I'd say that a lot of things have been out of your control, or are going to be difficult to deal with??? But with a bit more support........
And with the reaching out to others bit........well you've already done so well here (!!) but.......IRL maybe that reaching out doesn't have to be as hard as it may seem??? Maybe start by dropping some people short texts or emails for now........just things you can very gradually (in your own time!!) build on.
And the thoughts/concerns about whether you have friends or not, the considering reaching out.........is a real positive, kudos to you!!
But for now/regardless..........we're here for you, you're not alone!!

Alison