[NeedHelp104]

I will greatly admit - I am a neurotic, depressed person but I don't normally show it (I am able to act normal and friendly around others). However, I know it is not healthy to sit in my house all day, everyday and do absolutely nothing. I mainly isolate myself because I honestly don't know what to do lol. I don't have many friends, and I don't have many interests. For whatever reason, not a lot of things appeal to me and it does bother me. I will go out with my family to watch a baseball game, or something like that, but my mind always drifts off into wondering about something else because I am so uninterested. I kind of want to pick up something and stick with it, but I am not sure where to start.

Can anyone here provide any recommendations, especially for someone like me who doesn't have any friends? I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me, but I'm being honest. Change starts with me, but I have no idea where to start.

Thanks!

[Spiritually]

Im wondering the same thing. All i do is stay in the house all day. Download the meetup app? Its safe and you can find groups with similar interests. Dont sit in the house for much longer. Ive been sitting in the house all day for years and I feel like im going crazy.

[Sunflower123]

What are you involved in when you're at home all day?

Maybe try music or writing if you're into that. Personally I play my trumpet, write music, and occasionally write poetry. It can be hard at first, but you'll find something you like.

[VanGore28]

It seems as though you would rather meet some new people than do some lonesome hobby. Maybe join a group at a community centre, sports class, mental health drop in centre, take a college class that isn't difficult so you have time and energy to speak to people, do voluntary work . I liked the meet me app suggestion, meet up with people from online. Even some people on dating sites have just moved to area and need new friends or there's people who are lonely as their friends have moved on etc.

[WeAreArt]

First things first, you need to get out of your house. Take yourself out on a date. Go for a movie. Or a coffee. Sit by the sea and write. Or sing at the top of your voice. Buy yourself something. Adopt a pet. Start with the little things.

If it's a social outlet just post yr *** off here in any/many of the forums etc. Over time you'll have some friends here and find all sorts of ways to occupy yourself. This place is huge and very welcoming. Two feet in and start posting...Try General Social Chat for casual stuff...bounce all over. You'll be amazed perhaps at the time that can go by. You'll be building a base of familiarity too. In no time.

bird watching

yes, seriously. why not try it?

painting (either your own creations, or painting things you see around you)

going on walks to the park, or the woods

cooking

[catnip123]

How about finding a place to volunteer once a week? i started volunteering at a cat shelter one evening per week and it helped me. It gave me something to look forward to that wasn't stressful.

[aa1994]

If you have a pet, going to the dog park is a great way for me to feel apart of the world and not so isolated. It's nice to talk to other dog owners about the furry friends we love so much. My friend who doesn't have a dog goes to the dog park all the time because she loves them so much. That is one of the only places that really cheers me up and gets me excited to leave the house.

[NikoleS]

I'm trying to learn new languages or I will draw. I force myself to be around people as well.