How to make friends?

[KariCat17]

I have no friends right now, but I don't know how to connect with people who do not suffer from anxiety since they have no idea how I feel. I'm so isolated but there's no one to connect with. I also suffer from insomnia so I have very low energy and I'm exhausted all the time so it's hard to get out at all.

[Michdau1]

Hi and welcome 😘 Firstly, you can talk to all of us whenever you need us 👍

Have u tried a cooking class or something along those lines? Good way to meet nice, fun ppl but isn't too physical and all the focus isn't on one person XXX

[Hidden]

I would suggest something along the same lines as Michdau1. Take baby steps and don't focus much on getting friends at first, rather just think about topic at hand and getting acclimated to social interactions. (This is very important step if you have become withdrawn and isolated from others) I am coming out of a long phase of this myself and I benefit from the social interaction of my therapist sessions, weight watchers group meetings, texting (lower stress way of communicating) with friends and phone calls with family.

I also think taking walks where I am bound to encounter people for quick "hellos" is benefical. Just keep things short and the expectations low in the beginning. Give yourself time to meet and make friends.

[kelpars21 in reply to Hidden]

I also have trouble making friends and I found your response so helpful. You make it sound very manageable.

[Hidden in reply to kelpars21]

Thank you. Well, I have had some experience in this area. I find the key thing is to keep things do-able for myself. I'm learning!

Best regards,

Greta

[Want2BHappy3]

Your Not going to find anyone who doesn't have some form of it. Try joining a church group or try sports?

[Oshgosh]

Hi,so sad to hear you feel like this.

Is there a charitable/ church type / informal cafe anywhere near you? This type of place is usually cheaper than the big chains.also usually have people in who are also lonely .

People are ore likely to chat in

this type of place.

One that we call in at sometimes,they greet everyone.

It’s up to you how much you respond. The library is good- free ,you might get used to saying hi to the assistants as start,even call into the charity shop regularly,even if you don’t want to buy anything.

A good way to start conversation is to say,Ilike your nail polish / lipstick/ colour of your top/ like your tattoo.

If the conversation doesn’t start from this,never mind,try again.

Your conversation and interaction might help some one else who is struggling.

Look after yourself