Does anyone have any tips on how they re-built their relationships with other people after they were diagnosed.
I lost all my friends when I got diagnosed, which was a shame, but they couldn’t have been true friends.
It worries me that I will put faith in the wrong people, as I clearly am deficient in being able to place trust in the right people.
One day I would like to have a few friends, but I don’t know how to go about it.
I’d like to make close friends one day with a handful of people but I have no clue where they will come from and if I have it in me to substantialise that! It’s sad to say the least cos I don’t have any close friends. Sorry wish I had some advice. Maybe go to meet ups of your fancy.?
I am going to try a board games one as that will be a good thing to try, but I am nervous about it. I will need a lot of encouragement to go, as it’s way out of my comfort zone.
I’m going to try going to art group and see if I can meet some people there.
Find common interests and then just stay in touch.
Yeah try clubs/sports/pastimes that you like. The internet is great for getting like minded folk together. Cricket really provides me with a lot. I still get the enjoyment from playing against other normals…and I socialize and have to with the people. It also gives me work in volunteering. A great thing all round but if I wasn’t doing that I’d be getting involved in hobbies with others for sure.
It’s not that easy. I have been socially isolated for about 7 years now. The only people who will spend time with me are close family.
Oh yea there’s even some dating websites where there’s the option of seeking new friends. People do make friends thru it too I suppose, it’s not just used for dating. But I guess that’s a bit more of a daunting way to meet people maybe. Or maybe not
Do you consider the people on here your friends ?
Do you have a local community center you could attend ?
Trust me, one day you’ll find a couple of people who isolated themselves too and then become friends with them.
Thata how friend circles are made.
When you meet someone, get their email address and/or phone number. See if you can talk regularly. Many people are willing to be a friend, and realize that none of them are going to be perfect.
Do you have any hobbies you can share with other people?
Maybe join a clubhouse for adults with mental illness.
There would probably be varying levels of people with different functioning levels, but it would probably be a good place to meet like-minded individuals.
I’ve been meaning to join my local clubhouse.
Seconding the clubhouse idea. My old psych nurse really pushed me to attend my local one but stubborn me resisted. I really think it could be a good thing for me now so I’m way more open to the idea.
Do you like bowling? From what I hear, bowling leagues can be pretty accepting. Something else I’ve been meaning to look into.
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