Giving up on life...no friends...no true ones.....

title says it all...I'm tired...so tired......of ...life.....

Moon, you're young yet. I didn't want to give up until I was at least in my mid-20's! But I'm late 50's now and I can promise you, things do change. Hang in there!

{{{Moonkin}}}

Dustin

Maybe you need to take your first step and become a FRIEND to yourself and work on being TRUE to yourself. You stand a much better chance of finding true friends further on down the road.

In the meantime, you have your chance to be a REBEL - fight these destructive feelings and take a closer look at the beautiful aspects of this world. Friends are nice to have, but they can't provide you with happiness or peace of mind from within. No one can - you've got to do that yourself.

You are young, but you count too!! Your feelings are real no matter what your age.....Moonkin, you strike me as an old soul, you are so good to the people here, and I do believe you will make a great psychologist one day, that is, if you don't give up on life!! There is a saying, if you have ONE true friend, you are blessed....I have found in my experience it takes persuing many friendships and through the years you learn just to what degree each friendship blossoms into a TRUE friendship..how about a support group? I have met true friends at the depression bipolar support alliance www.dbsalliance.org click on support to find a meeting near you...www.nami.org is another..I also find friends at church, one of my jobs at starbucks I made friends with a co-worker, met one of their friends, and their friend ended up a true friend- keep making connections....what about a part time job, if you go to college, you can join psychology club or a sport or live in dorms, one of my friends I was going door to door knocking to find who parked their car in my way- made a good friend!!! You have all the qualities a true friend has, and time is on your side, the only way to go is up.....

Thank you soo much....

dustin.....you're way too young to be tired of life! lol.....now me.thats different...i qualify for being tired of life.lol.all the suggestions in the prior post are great.how about trying some?..but right now you have to concentrate on getting successfully through your senior year.....you have your whole life ahead of you......you'll be ok..take small steps.love you

Hey moonie!!!
This is your long lost friend drmr. SNAP OUT OF IT!!! You are too good a person to be thinking that way now. Just when we thought we wouldn't have to worry about you.....there you go again. What in blue blazes can we do to
get you to shape up??? You have your whole life ahead of
you and you haven't begun to LIVE yet!!! Get off your you know what and DO something about it, will ya??????
I know how hard it is, and at times I'm in that same mode.
But I have to go on for my childrens sake and my grand children. I don't want to leave them with a legacy that their
grandma gave up on life. I could have done that easy years
ago!!! We are here to help and give you a good swift KICK
in the BUTT when you need it. So...............NEED US BACK.
Brat!!!!! hahahahahaha
Til next time..................................

Not sure how old you are but life REALLY sucked for me around 12/13 I wasn't sure I wanted to go on. Well now I'm 24 and REALLY glad I hung on. I think everyone has a time in thier life that is rough, but getting through those times really makes you appreciate it when your life is going well. *hugs*

Everybody here is right. There are so many people walking around wishing they had more friends.

I have worked in a large bookstore for years. Many times people start chatting to somebody in the same section about fave authors or titles and the next thing you know, they are having a coffee together talking about what was great etc. I have also seen quite a few friendships develop between people who join book &/or movie discussion groups in the store. These folks already had something in common before they met each other the 1st time. Lots of times, they go out someplace to eat after as a group. Putting youRself in situations where there will be people with interests like yours is always a good way to start friendships. Things like sci-fi conventions for example.

Your posts are always friendly & thoughtful. I can tell you are kind. These are great attributes to have when beginning friendships. Try to keep in mind that most of us have felt or do feel just like you at times. It's amazing with so many people in the world that so many people feel lonely!


tulips

Many people long for friendships and it is usually around the holidays when excitement and socializing builds that we
often feel unworthy and rejected by others. But deep down
everybody hurts and reaching out and confiding about one's pain affirms us that we are not so different. Some
people simply hide their hurt easier. I hope you perservere
and discuss with your Therapist or doctor ways of meeting new people. As for you having no friends, I disagree after I read the kind, caring posts here. The great Groucho Marx
once said "I'd never join a club that would have someone like me as a member." And he was famous so you see that
we all have our hangups and insecurities but dealing with them is our only respite. Please realize you are not alone
and that every life is valued. -Greg

Hey spazkatt!!!
Thank you for that intelligent remark. Yes, being 12/13
wasn't a playground for me either, but I made it through the
storm(s).......and there were plenty!!! I suffered from depression for as long as I can remember, even back then.
My mom probably had Bipolar Disorder herself, but denied it completely the rest of her life. She spent much of
it suffering and in turn made us suffer along with her. It was
crazy having to think of ways to make her happy, as my parents were not happy together. However, in those days
you didn't just "walk" out on your kids???? Some people
did, but you didn't talk about that then.
I'm 57, and I've yet to understand the perils that befall you when you're just a child living your mothers' life. I never
did make her happy. She died alone, the way she lived. Afraid always of letting anyone in, or trusting outside her own kind. Very sad. So am I. The difference? I didn't want
to live my life the way she led hers. I GOT HELP!!! She never forgave me for ruining the family name. What family?
She split that in two when she left my father. Old story with
the same ole plot. The children are always auctioned off to
the other parent.
Anyway, nothing helped me thru the next 30 years and finally I find a pdoc who has his head on his shoulders. I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder a year ago. I have meds for mania and depression. The difference is like night and day for me. As long as I don't abuse it and take it
religiously (aka: everyday) I will be fine. I'm NOT cured, but
I manage myself alot better now then ever.

My point to moonie is: you must HANG IN THERE for yourself, as no one can DO it for you!!! He's young and there is so much to look forward to if you will just get in there and TRY. That was all. He's too young to say he's lived a full life. He hasn't begun to LIVE.

Well, that's it for now.

Thank you all *hugs*

(((((moonkin)))))

Hi. Thia is your friend and you should know that I am not going to let you get by with giving up on life. No friends?? No true ones?? Wait a minute. I am your friend and a true one. I know we have not talked in a while but that does not mean that you are not in my thoughts.

This is your Senior year. You are young and you have your whole life ahead of you. Things will get better. I know you feel as though they will not right now, but if we keep reaching out and trying, it will turn around. Enjoy yourself. You are only 18 once. You will be grown up before you know it.

I do care and I want the best for you. Take care of yourself. You know where I am if you want to talk. Friends always.

cami