OVERWHELMED

[overandunderwhelmed]

I'm feeling extremely overwhelmed with work, school, family, extracurricular, etc. and I feel like my friends are nowhere to be found. My favorite people before I started school are now ghosts. I feel like my safety net has been ripped out from underneath me and I'm forced to do this alone. My friends never reach out. I always initiate conversation. I feel like I have to put all of the effort into all of my relationships and I don't have the energy anymore. I don't want to lose friends but I also don't feel like they're really even friends anymore at this point. I don't know what to do or how to shut off this increasing sense of devastation.

[Emily16]

I was in your shoes once upon a time. Unfortunately, I lost almost all my friends. It’s been difficult making new ones but recently I joined this really amazing book club and I feel like I actually belong there. I’m sorry your friends are being lame. I know you have friends in all of us here!!💕

[sunandbutterfly]

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling alone. A good support system is quite important. Unfortunately, times and seasons change and friends move on. I know it can be hard when it feels like you are putting in all of the effort. Maybe try sending a card in the mail to your friends? Or a short and quick way to show them that you care ? I have found it quite helpful to look for other people who are lonely. For example, I look for people who are alone and befriend them. I can direct you to a resource on this if you like. I also know that volunteering is a good way to connect with people. I hope that helps.