So my girlfriend has gone to spend time with her family for a couple weeks. They live a few hours drive away so i cant just pop over to see her much.
Its made me realise that without her im super lonely. Its only been a couple days and i am at a loss for what to do with myself. I have work a few days a week and maybe an appointment or two every week or so but its not enough. It can be difficult for me to be entertained by movies or gaming or whatever other solo home activity. Basically i get nothing out of them these days. I would be just as entertained if i was to stare at a wall instead.
So ive come to the conclusion i need friends. Its difficult though because its hard enough for anyone to make new mates as an adult even without any mental health issues. And i have sza and pretty bad social anxiety too. Its getting me a bit down.
What is a fella to do?
I don’t know, for me I just go on the Internet heaps of people online these days
I had an old friend who I used to hangout with almost every week but recently and Suddenly he broke off his relationship with me after I told him I had schizophrenia. It was a shock for me as I didnt expect this response from him
I feel so lonely and alienated now
I’m so sorry @maleget. I lost friends due to dating women. I had lots of friends and acquaintances, and they all left me. I had to start from the ground up in making friends. It wasn’t easy but I now have a few friends.
@Ozzyskits, I’m sorry you’re so lonely. Do you like bowling? You could join a bowling league. Reading? You could join a book club (libraries often have them). Walking? Join a hiking club…. I know it’s not easy and it’s very hard to get started, but it’s not impossible to make new friends. Good luck!
I agree with Zma. Join an activity club. Can make a lot of difference just attending. Hard to make new friends as an adult.
Sorry to hear your friend wasnt understanding. He/she probably didnt know what it meant.
I’m still in contact with half of my childhood friends, the other half I have no idea where they are. Most of them moved away for work or school so I’m pretty lonely too.
Thanks guys.
@Mars i still have a few friends from school and childhood too. Except mine are mostly drug addicts, criminals, alcoholics or in prison. And i dont want to be around that kinda stuff these days. So ive limited contact with them a lot. I find it difficult to get along with normal people though which ive gotta learn to do it seems.
Joining clubs and stuff feels like it would be super awkward to me. Maybe i will give it a try anyway. I do like reading.
It’s sad to see former friends fall into those traps. But yes, stay clear of bad influences. Only way to find out is to join those clubs. There’s a lot more people out there that feel awkward too than you think. You’re not alone.
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