Lonely AF
I am a twin and we are super close. Growing up we had all the same friends and hung out with the same type of people. She's always been more outgoing socially than me. I had realized early on that they were my friends but I wasn't theirs. I was okay with that for the most part as I always had someone I could be near or hang out with since my sister and I were so close. Now that I am 28 years old, I have no real friends. My sister and I outgrew them and so her new friends are not mine since we're adults and don't have the convenience of "school friends". I am so freaking lonely all the *** time. My social skills need work and I'm severely depressed. I've tried Bumble friends to meet people and have tried joining some social media groups to message people but they are all dead ends. I get really overwhelmed and ruin it for myself or I get ghosted or get too busy with work. I am so stagnant in my life but I know I have the potential to be someone great. I just want a friend so *** bad. Just someone that will like me and I like them.
**This is my first post in here so not sure if people will even see this.
Hi, I'm Celine :) I'm sorry you're going through this. It's okay to feel lonely and sad. Don't dismiss your emotions; acknowledge them. Sometimes, accepting how you feel can be the first step toward healing. Pursue hobbies and activities that genuinely interest you. Engaging in activities you love can provide opportunities to meet like-minded people. Also, consider joining social or communication skills groups. Therapists often conduct these, and they can provide a safe space to practice interacting with others.