[EllieGreene]

This is my mode. It's easy because I am an introvert so I do enjoy doing things by myself. I can take care of the house (kind of). I like to read and learn. I like to shop on my own since it's faster; I don't have to worry about what anyone else wants to do and I don't have to wait for anyone.

Most importantly, I don't cry when I do things myself. Yet I will start crying just talking to the checker at the grocery store!

But I am lonely! And there are times I have to talk to people. I have to talk to my children's teachers, doctors and if they had friends, I'd have to talk to friends parents. Is it my fault they have no friends? One of my sons has autism. He's 20. My youngest son might have High Functioning Autism. He's 15. He has a psychotic disorder, nos. This is what brought me to Psych Central.

Obviously, I'm in need of some support. I haven't seen my therapist for a few months now. I should get back. My only friend is my sister, oh, and my husband. I take 60 mg of cymbalta daily. My woman's group is starting up again which meets twice a month. That could be helpful if I could only stop crying long enough to make a friend. It's so embarrassing: it's not full on crying, just watery eyes and runny nose. I have to look away. It's impossible to make a friend. Who would want me?

What else can I do??? I'm so sad, lonely and feel trapped.

[cryingontheinside]

I want to be your friend 🙋

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[cryingontheinside]

I went through a faze of bursting into tears if anyone spoke to me . you should deffinately talk to your therapist about this but pm me any time . I'm pretty much reclusive but I get lonely too

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[Fuzzybear]

I'd like to be your friend
(feel free to PM me if you ever would like to chat)

[EllieGreene]

Originally Posted by cryingontheinside

I went through a faze of bursting into tears if anyone spoke to me . you should deffinately talk to your therapist about this but pm me any time . I'm pretty much reclusive but I get lonely too

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Did you totally cry right away? That can really keep you home. I so often don't want to go anywhere. I procrastinate as long as possible but then I feel better once I get out. I like to walk my dogs because it makes them so happy! I wish I could walk with a friend but it gets so complicated, you know what I mean? They have to be ready to go when you want to go or vis versa. Then I'd start sniffling like a baby just talking about the weather!

I am going to call and see my therapist again. It always helps. She hears me and she has a lot of wisdom. I'm crying right now, just thinking about talking to her. I keep procrastinating calling.

Thank you for responding to my post cryingontheinside!

[cryingontheinside]

I completely burst into tears when a neifhbour said hello to me . then I ran away from him lol . I would burst into tears walking down the street , on the bus , talking to check out person in the supermarket . I wasn't on any medication then but I am now . it hasn't happened for a few years thank fully .

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[cryingontheinside]

My 14 year old daughter has autism . seems like we have some things in common . pm me any time for a chat .

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[Tauren]

Originally Posted by EllieGreene

This is my mode. It's easy because I am an introvert so I do enjoy doing things by myself. I can take care of the house (kind of). I like to read and learn. I like to shop on my own since it's faster; I don't have to worry about what anyone else wants to do and I don't have to wait for anyone.

Most importantly, I don't cry when I do things myself. Yet I will start crying just talking to the checker at the grocery store!

But I am lonely! And there are times I have to talk to people. I have to talk to my children's teachers, doctors and if they had friends, I'd have to talk to friends parents. Is it my fault they have no friends? One of my sons has autism. He's 20. My youngest son might have High Functioning Autism. He's 15. He has a psychotic disorder, nos. This is what brought me to Psych Central.

Obviously, I'm in need of some support. I haven't seen my therapist for a few months now. I should get back. My only friend is my sister, oh, and my husband. I take 60 mg of cymbalta daily. My woman's group is starting up again which meets twice a month. That could be helpful if I could only stop crying long enough to make a friend. It's so embarrassing: it's not full on crying, just watery eyes and runny nose. I have to look away. It's impossible to make a friend. Who would want me?

What else can I do??? I'm so sad, lonely and feel trapped.

I take it you don't cry when you talk to your husband and sister. Why did you stop seeing your therapist?