[MatBell]

Was just out at a public venue with lots of people. Maybe I shouldn’t have gone alone. I just felt so different from everyone else, so sad being around happy and “normal” people. Why can’t I be like that? I’ve never really been. I just realized I probably never be like that. Life feeling easier, more carefree. I see all these people and wish I could be everyone of them.

I wish I had someone here with me who could understand. I feel so alone. I feel like my whole life has been filled with missed opportunities leading me to this point. What have I done? Why did it have to be like this? I feel I can never get my life back on track again?

Do you feel the same when you’re with lots of people? Feeling very alone and an intense sadness?

[downandlonely]

I used to when I was more depressed. I would wonder what was wrong with me that I didn't have any friends. Now I've got to the point that I don't care about other people when I go out. It's much easier said than done though.

[Mopey]

(((((( HUGS ))))))

I feel like that often. It’s an awful feeling.

[Mopey]

It’s also very possible, Mat, in fact very likely, that those people who seem so happy and carefree on the outside are not feeling like that at all on the inside, and that what you’re seeing is a protective layer.

You are honest here about what you are feeling.

[MatBell]

Originally Posted by Mopey

It’s also very possible, Mat, in fact very likely, that those people who seem so happy and carefree on the outside are not feeling like that at all on the inside, and that what you’re seeing is a protective layer.

You are honest here about what you are feeling.

Thank you