[stuckinreverie]

I live at home with my parents and siblings and I live with bipolar and low self esteem.

It feels like I have tried a lot to make friends from clubs to online dating sites or online games, real world classes, you name it. I'm feeling especially low today so I sent the person who feels like my only support system (family member) a message saying I feel lonely and miserable.

I think they are dealing with their own stuff though because it has been hours and they haven't messaged me back. I feel somewhat selfish for always turning to them but they are my only support.

It is really hard trying to boost my self esteem too when I can't seem to make friends. That just makes me feel worse about myself. What is wrong with me?

I lose friends left and right too over garbage or reasons they don't say.

Idk what I'm doing wrong guys...

Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk

[CANDC]

Sorry you are feeling weighed down by the moment and that you feel like you can't make friends. I find that by taking an active interest in others and what they are going through, I feel less anxiety about my own situation. It is like a mini vacation putting my troubles on hold and reading and replying to someone else's post.

I also meet more people in the moderated chats (Anxiety 8PM EST Weds, Depression 9PM EST Thursday Bipolar 9PM EST Saturday).

Another thing I have found is the people most open to hearing about my state of mind are right here on Psych Central. I am friends with many people now, but when I came here there was no one. So it starts with the first friend. That is a beginning.

I have struggled with self esteem all my life. Here is an article on Psych Central that talks about building self esteem. Building Self-Esteem | Psych Central

You can also be an active member in other ways like supporting others in their questions, reading articles and posts http://forums.psychcentral.com that are applicable to your area of concern.

Please feel free to private message me or any of the Community Liaisons by left clicking on the name in blue to the left of their post) for questions or just to share.

[byobb]

Hey there stuck... I think if people were more open about stating what the problem is then we would not have self doubt. I too am seeking answers on why my friendships and family are estranged. If someone would just be honest and say what we're doing wrong out would help boost self esteem because we would have a sense of direction as far as what it is we're doing wrong to offend and lose people in our life