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[Strongest123]

Hello everyone on here. Hope everyone’s doing well, and I hope everyone had a good 4th of July. I’ve been diagnosed with OCD and severe depression for quite a few years now. Apart from taking all my medications as needed, I’ve been trying to branch out and socialize with friends. I find that it’s been hard to find friends and to reconnect with old friends, due to their busy lives. I know that socializing and meeting with people and having friends is one of the many things that can help with severe depressive episodes. I do reach out and try to make plans with some of my friends to no avail. I know a lot of my friends or the people that I know have busy lives, but I know that if I build my friend tree, so to speak, it will help out tremendously. I must admit I’m giving myself an A for effort, but at times I feel like wow! It’s hard to branch out and find new friends. Any suggestions or advice would be extremely welcome. Thank you all. SAMSON

[Lpskuu_]

Hi,

It’s great that you reached out, that was really brave of you! I don’t have many friends but a way to make some would be from your current situation. Whether you work, or are in education. I know it’s hard but confidence really is key. Being interesting and trying hard to get someone into a conversation is the best way to start. Ask them questions and answer theirs. Being friendly and kind also helps. I don’t know if they helped but I hope it did. I wish you luck xxx

[Strongest123 in reply to Lpskuu_]

Thank you very much, I surely appreciate the help and advice. SAMSON

[lovetodance2018]

Thanks for sharing. Finding common interests is the best way to make friends. I love games, golfing, exercising and dancing. So in my community I have looked for others who like to do the same things. I also find I have been able to make friends through my church. Many churches have different interest groups you can attend to make friends. You are right having friends does help with depression. Reaching out here too, you will find we are all friends and we understand the struggles with depression. Reach out anytime and if you want to chat more individually you are welcome to pm me. You also might find this article (bit.ly/3yMXAtz). You will be in my prayers. Hugs and God Bless

[Strongest123 in reply to lovetodance2018]

Thank you so much I appreciate your support. SAMSON

[Strongest123 in reply to lovetodance2018]

Oh ok I’d love to private chat. Let me know how to do that. Don’t really know how I’m here. SAMSON

[lovetodance2018 in reply to Strongest123]

Click on the persons name and then click message. I will send you one to start our chat.

[JP8810]

Sorry to hear of your recent difficulties. As someone who also struggles with OCD and major depressive disorder i understand your situation. You are to be commended on trying to increase socializing despite feeling crummy. I have found volunteering and joining a church has helped broaden my social network. Keep doing what you're doing. You will find the right balance. Peace and may God bless you!

[Strongest123 in reply to JP8810]

Thank you very much, I surely do appreciate the support. SAMSON

[Krn210]

Hi Samson! I too find making friends difficult. I recently downloaded the bumble app and use it purely for the friend finding portion. So far it’s been ok. Maybe you could try something like that?

[Strongest123 in reply to Krn210]

Hello, and thank you for responding. I’m on the Bumble app also. I’m a single man with OCD, and depression. I try to put my best forward. But it’s not easy

[Krn210 in reply to Strongest123]

I understand. I wish there were more friend finding groups and resources. As an adult it is very hard to find and make friends….aside from asking people at the stores if they want to be friends 😂😂😂

[Agora1 in reply to Krn210]

lol xx