[2Short]

I don't have that many friends. Realizing more and more how important it is to have a good friend. Hard to find sometimes though, and hard to be one. Is it just me or everybody? . . . On my mind cause I actually work with the SAMHSA and they just launched the What A Difference A Friend Makes program which you shows you how to be a better friend to people with mental health issues. It supposed to increase your chances of recovery. If anyone wants to take a peek - go to whatadifference. It's .org and then /mentalhealth.

Hello, 2Short. Many people find it difficult to make friends. I know I do. There are many articles on the subject. Perhaps this one will help a bit:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Friends

Good luck.

[(JD)]

[estrella]

It should be quality over quantity, especially when it comes to friends. Good friends are, as you say, hard to find. But you just have to let one come to you instead of trying to find what isn't there. I don't have much for friends, and I'm cautious when talking to others, even online, so it's definitely not easy (or fun!) to make friends, and especially keep the ones I have. So, it's not just you, love.

[FLWRCHILD78]

I have found that the older I get the harder it is to make friends that I actually trust. I spent 2 years in isolation because of my disorder and because of fear of putting myself out there. I have been burned more times than I care to remember, but with every mistake comes a lesson learned and growth. So I pick and choose who I let in and the others I keep at a superficial level. I am a mom so even if I don't have a ton in common with other women, at least I can relate to other moms who have been through the same parenting stuff. Through that connection I have found a few really great friends that I trust. Making friends takes time and effort, sometimes they find you and sometimes you find them. Either way, they're out there and they're in here too!

[Shadowghost]

I've lost all my friends. The circumstances were different in each case, but the end result is the same: no friends now. If anyone wants someone to talk to, please, email me or contact me on yahoo messenger. My contact info is in my profile.

((((( 2Short )))))

[Indie'sOK]

I know how you feel - I have the same problem. I feel like my friends don't care about me hardly at all. I've always wished I could have really close friends, but I've been an introvert ever since I was little and it's hard for me to connect with people. I hope you are successful in finding friends that care about you (((2short)))

[Rhiannonsmoon]

Becoming friends is a natural process that starts with a smile, a common bond, laughter and an agreement to meet further to see if you really click.

It is hard with mental illness to go through this process depending on what your issues are. My best mate is my partner; he is much more social than I am, so I think he needs friends...I just like people to be pleasant, I'm always happy alone

Rhi

[kikki27]

Originally Posted by 2Short

I don't have that many friends. Realizing more and more how important it is to have a good friend. Hard to find sometimes though, and hard to be one. Is it just me or everybody? . . . On my mind cause I actually work with the SAMHSA and they just launched the What A Difference A Friend Makes program which you shows you how to be a better friend to people with mental health issues. It supposed to increase your chances of recovery. If anyone wants to take a peek - go to whatadifference. It's .org and then /mentalhealth.

Yes It also hard for me having friends with panic attacks and ocd and adhd.But this a good place to have friends that deal with the same things as us huggs

[2Short]

did anyone check out the website? i've found it helpful.