So you guys have issues connecting with people? I moved to a new place a few days ago and I tried to be more social today but it seemed like nobody wanted to talk in the building. I feel out of place… And it’s a studio apartment building for people with mental illness.
Honestly… I feel like my problems are different than the people here. Do you guys have friends?
I haven’t had friends in years. I can’t keep a conversation going so I don’t know how I can make any friends.
I never used to bother trying to be sociable in my flat. I soon found out - they used it as excuse to ponce ciggies and ask for money.
It can be difficult
maybe youre just more social than the people you were trying to talk to… sometimes people are protective when they first meet a new person. Theres plenty of people who are outgoing and talkative… id keep trying 
youll quickly find someone to chat with
I haven’t had any offline friends since 2004 (that will be about 20 years come this summer…20 actual years). This is partly my own fault. After I was abandoned during the onset of SZ, by many friends, I had trouble investing energy in other people. I became withdrawn and distant. I missed all kinds of opportunities with new people. It felt pointless. It still does, because I don’t really think interacting with real people will improve my situation. This sounds selfish yup…“Oh what will they do for me?..”. The voices were one type of drama. Real people are just a different kind of drama. Sorry if this sounds negative.
As for the online world, I’ve interacted with many people, of all kinds, and I wouldn’t be able to do this in the real world. This has improved my writing skills. This year, I’ve been phoning a help line a lot, and this has improved my confidence in my speaking skills and listening skills (in a way that online chat rooms don’t).
With the help of a therapist, I’m going to try to do more in-person events this year.
I don’t have friends as such.
I have a few I keep in touch with via phone and internet but that’s once a fortnight at most and not in person.
I love them sooo much.
Would love friends irl.
I tried a penpal site but when they find out I don’t work they don’t want to be my friend so i eventually quit the site.
I have a boyfriend I see weekends.
No girlfriens online even but do have women on this forum I like.(and men)
Maybe we are all friends in a way.
I love you guys 
reckon.
I seem to get bullied irl.
With vibes and people spreading false rumours and gossiping and giving off hate at me and looking and talking down at me etc
I isolate because I don’t like how people treat me but i would love friends who love me and treat me beautifully.
Enough characters
I feel the same way. As long as I suffer thought broadcasting it’s difficult to befriend people. But I would like to have friends over to bbq and things like that. Share music etc.
As always… your story sounds just like my story. I just can’t decide what’s real and what’s in my head. I love the few friends I have and I’m super open to making new friends is it works lol …I’m very weird irl
Thanks for the empathy man . Much appreciated. That thought broadcasting is real life 
You know it. It’s a good thread. People on this site struggle with socializing.
Thought broadcasting is INSANE lol
Literl insanity
Wow that’s a long time. Hope we both find friends. I’m telling you… Hugs irl feel good lol
You got jokes huh… lol
Yea I’m not gonna give up this time… I am weird irl tho 
My therapist warned me that people in my building might do that. When I get my car fixed next week I hope they don’t hit me up like some people in my last place… I got used bad by this guy I thought was my friend at my old apartment
Oh i know mate. Except mine were women. lol.
That’s at least something lol
I just screwed up🤦🏾♂️
What happened lol?