[WayBackWhen]

Is this the right section? I hope so.

I just started my first semester of community college and for some reason, I've been feeling very anxious and sad...like, I have no motivation to do my work, I want to cry all the time, my chest currently feels very tight, and im dreading going back tomorrow.

Im alone the whole entire day, and I hate it. When I was in highschool, I wasn't ever invited to hang out with people, and I didnt have a group...I was a loner, but not really, if that makes sense. At the end of the day, after hanging out with people during class, laughing, having fun and socializing that way, I'd just go home. It started to bother me during my senior year, but only occasionally, since I am introverted and dont want too much interaction all of the time. Being alone with no one to talk to day after day really does suck. No one seems to be interested in making new friends since they already have an established group since high school, so I dont know what to do. Im going to look into a couple of different clubs that im interested in, but I've just been feeling so sad lately...like right now, Im trying not to cry. I just dont want to be alone for the rest of the semester, or until I transfer to another college. I wanted to form my own close group of friends, and im worried that it might not happen....any tips guys?
Im a very shy person, but im very open to making new friends...it just takes a while for me to warm up to new people.

[Tauren]

I would think a lot of people would feel that way in community college. It's easier if you go away to school and live in dorms. Areyou thinking of transfering away?

My advice would be to look into clubs, but you're already doing that, so good for you. I hope you find a good one.

[WayBackWhen]

Im looking to become a nurse, so I want to complete a couple of pre-reqs to save money...All in all it should take me 1 1/2 to two years(aka 4 semesters) to be able to (hopefully) transfer into a nursing program...so thats quite a long time, and I get pretty sad when I think about it. I try to not think about it too much and I try to suck it up--I mean, I have my younger sister(2 years younger), my mom and two close friends who care about me...I just dont get to see my friends much, and since one is in basic training and the other is going away to college...I'll rarely get to see them. I just get pretty lonely on campus, and it gets to be overwhelming :/

Im going to check out a club tomorrow, and I'll report back

[Fizzyo]

Hi, I can relate as I was alone a lot at school, especially age 15 to 18.

Possible trigger:

Some people even told others that if they spoke to me they would be victimised.

I threw myself into my interests and clubs, it's so hard to break into establish friendship groups! Your looking into clubs sounds a good move. I really hope you get some company in college too. Meanwhile, keep posting here, a lot of people will understand and this community is supportive. I hope you get as much from this community as I have.

[Fizzyo]

[Fuzzybear]

[waterknob1234]

Hi WayBackWhen. Is this your first year out of high school? I remember that was a hard transitioning year for me as well. Being alone all day gets old. I think it is a good idea to join the clubs you were mentioning. That would be a good way to get to know people and make friends. Also, posting here is good. There are some very nice folks on this forum. I wish you the best with school.