I have no friends and no life anymore. What should I do?
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Last Updated: 01/05/2021 at 10:55pm
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Find out the reason why you don't have any friends and why you feel like you have no life? Confront the problems rather than running away from it. By confronting and overcoming the problems that make you this way, you can potentially improve yourself to be a better person.
You DO have a life! :) Hello, I'm Mae. Here's a little tip: People who say they have no friends are often good at making friends. Therefore, find someone who looks lonely, be kind and try to befriend them! :)
In a world of imperfection, there is no right path, right life, right people. Just people trying to do their best in a world where doing your worst is far too easy.When the world knocks you down, roll over and look at the stars because in such a twisted world, our true friends are the silent ones. The lonely ones. The stars. Maybe that's why we're all stars... Stay strong, love.
Anonymous
April 8th, 2016 5:04am
Have you tried to meet friends places? Bookstores and clubs are good places to meet people, as well as classes.
Anonymous
April 8th, 2016 5:40pm
Try to build another. It's a new, fresh start that could lead to some great things. It's hard but worth it.
Anonymous
April 9th, 2016 11:33pm
I know that feeling... Stay strong and think about your life in a different way. Why don't you try to make new friends? There is always one friend to everybody.
I would try something new. Never been to that coffee shop in town? Go there. Never tried a yoga class? Try it out. You can find friends or adventures in everyday life, you just have to go out and look for them.
Don't give up. Be yourself and people will respect you. Get back on track, find a fun hobbie. You will find friends who you really like.
Anonymous
April 14th, 2016 10:42am
Don't think negatively. Get your hopes up! You're here for a purpose. Be grateful! Be open-minded and try not to bottle everything inside. I am sure someone out there cares about you.
Anonymous
April 15th, 2016 4:40pm
Try and talk to people and your school or at your work. Join a club or sport you like. Talk to people at your lunch table.
Anonymous
April 16th, 2016 5:45am
It sounds like you are feeling lonely and troubled. Perhaps you may try to interact just a bit more.
Get out there.. start connecting with people; go for walks; join a group. it may take time; but there are some amazing people out there.
Your first step is trying something new. When you don't have a life, make yourself a life. Figure out the things you like to do. If you already know what you like to do, there are usually public events held for most hobbies. You should try to go to one of those and try to talk to someone friendly. You can use your shared hobby in order to get the conversation going. I think that would be a good way to start getting your life back into some sort of direction.
Go out and find something you enjoy! It's a great way to meet other people with similar interests as you and also gives you something to do and look forward to on a regular basis. :)
Overcome or resolve whatever difficulties have led to your current state of isolation. If you are not sure of what these difficulties are, then the best thing is to speak with a therapist, so that you can be helped in exploring the topic further.
Whatever is going on in your life right now, it will go away by time. You are still breathing, you are still alive, head up! What you should do? MOVE ON - that's the right thing to do. P.s what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Anonymous
May 1st, 2016 12:43pm
I live with anxiety/depression , My friends were making excuses why they don't come over ,Then I became paranoid ,,,,I felt lonely and had no life. I spoke to a Psychologist and with meds...it took 6 months of therapy and learnt that slowly I had become more confident , out going , started to make new friends.Now I look back , I should of gotten the help a long time ago. I still have some ups and downs but I am so so much better than I was. Life is great now, much happier :)
Just to remember to be grateful for what you have at the minute and try taking a hobbie up that way you'll meet new people and have fun at the Same time
Not focusing on what you don't have is very important. Think of it as one of your personality traits and what makes you special. Im not saying to not try to get better so that it wouldn't bother you anymore. Indulging yourself in your hobbies or visiting sites such as 7 cups to practice socializing helps a lot. Have fun anyway. I believe non social people are nicer ones :)
Anonymous
May 15th, 2016 9:19am
Create a life you love, and not focus on what you don't have, focus on what you can have. As life is a journey.
You should try finding new friends. Just because you have no friends, doesn't mean you are useless.
Get oit there make friends if its hard try different ways, you hsve a like and a future so things will be okay
Well, I would go and turn to 7Cups to begin with. The Listeners are so supportive and can make anyone feel better, no matter the cause. Its just a good feeling to help people as a Listener and be helped by someone as well.
Anonymous
May 19th, 2016 11:02am
You are given a life for a reason. Nobody doesn't have a life. Find what you love and do it. Talk to random people and get to know them. Never saw never.
Go out, be more open to new/weird relationships with people,you never know when you will meet a right person for you or your future best friend. And sitting at home will not get you anywhere, so go on and explore the world.
Take up some hobbies. I know that life can be hard sometimes. And you feel like nothing is left. Or you are alone. The best thing you can do about the people part. Is go to a public place. And just sit down and draw or read. Surround yourself in humans! Go to Starbucks, and maybe even make small talk with the person who's putting sugar in their coffee next to you.
Anonymous
May 21st, 2016 5:55am
Talk to new people that are good and that you think can support you but don't be to open at first. Just think good things and things will get better
Anonymous
May 22nd, 2016 4:10pm
Do something g that scares you once a day like text someone you used to know first and ask if they want to go for coffee and a catch up.
Talk to a therapist and they can help you build confidence and your mood to wanting or at least trying to do things. Join support groups that will help you be around people you can relate to letting you know you are not alone
Make new friends! And make your life! This means you can start over it you want! Never give up there is always a positive side to everything
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