[JF_66]

I've been feeling really down and lonely lately and I'm really dissatisfied with my life. I don't have any friends and I'm hesitant to make any new ones because of social anxiety and because I feel like I'm too high maintenance due to my depression and any new friends would just reject me as they have in the past. I spend a lot of time feeling really left out and like I'm really missing out on what life has to offer. When I do make friends I find it almost impossible to keep the relationship because I'm terrified of calling and texting people. I never know what to say and some days my depression has me so exhausted I simply don't have the energy. I'm also really overweight which makes me self-conscious about meeting people. Even posting things online like this feels frightening. I joined this forum about 3 years ago and haven't posted anything since because I've been too uncomfortable. I'm posting this because I really need to connect with other people.

[mountainstream]

[Skeezyks]

Thanks for sharing your concerns. I have replied to lots of other members' posts over the past 3 years (not quite so many at present.) But I rarely post my own threads. And when I do they're typically not of a personal nature. I did post one of that sort recently. But that was the first in a long time.

I'm a pretty reclusive person in real life. So being here on PC is something of a social outlet for me too I guess. Anyway... I don't really have anything to offer in the way of advice. I simply wanted to let you know I read your post... & I wish you well. Please keep posting!

[Fuzzybear]

Thanks for posting! Most people are accepting here and understand what it’s like to be anxious and depressed (unlike so many out in the world). I hope you keep posting!

[MickeyCheeky]

I'm so sorry you're hurting so much, JF_66 Making friends is certainly not easy, especially when you feel depressed. Please don't give up. Do you see a therapist? Maybe that could help. You could learn new ways to cope with your feelings. I feel like you need to work on yourself a bit before getting involved in other relationship. You need to take care of yourself first. There's nothing wrong with that. It's just self-preservation. I hope you'll be able to get help. Either way, we're here for you to support you. I know it's not the same thing as having a support system IRL, but at least it's something. Don't worry, we won't judge you here. I'm sure you're a wonderful person. You just need to work on yourself a bit. That's all. Keep writing here if it helps. We'll always be here for you. We'll care about you and won't judge you. I promise you that. Stay strong, JF_66. Stay safe and take car eof yourself. You're awesome! You're strong! You're a warrior! Remember that we're here for you if you need to talk about it. Feel free to PM me anytime. Let me know if I can do something to help you. Wish you good luck! Let us know how it goes. I'm so sorry you have to deal with all of this