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April 7, 2009, 11:29 pm PDT

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Quote From: halofreak

Hey im 17 and feel the  exact same way you do. In school i have friends, but not really outside.  In school my friends always talk about what they did together or their plans for the weekend while im just sitting their putting on a fake smile and just laughing along. Meanwhile I dont get why they never invite me anywhere, in school they seem to really like me but outside of school they forget all about me.
    Although i never cry at night, I hide that inside and never show any weakness, which is probably making me more depressed.Ii constantly sit at home depressed thinking of all the things my friends at school are doing and how much fun their having together. And im feeling exactly like you when you say "and I'm too shy to invite someone else somewhere", I dont invite anybody to do anything with me because i fear rejection, and they might think i'm wierd for doing so. So yeah im always stuck at home in my room alone playing xbox live to keep my company.  And i couldn't agree with you more when you say  "I love my family dearly, but I feel like a loner sometimes and I just want friends!", i just want you know that your not alone, im feeling exactly as you are. I just want friends to do stuff with so im not missing out on my teen years.
Hey, I'm 18, and I used to be the exact same way. I have depression though, so it may be different for you. But, if you have depression, do something about it. Trust me, it really helps. I used to be a loner, I had maybe one friend and I stayed home almost all the time and I was at times suicidal. Then, I got some medication and started therapy, and now I'm just so much happier. I still don't have tons of friends, but the friendships that I do have are very strong bonds that I'll keep for life.

But, if you don't have depression, maybe you should try joining a club or try volunteering. If you want friends, put yourself out there and start doing things where people are likely to be. You're not going to meet anyone sitting around in your room. Ask your friends about their plans, go outside your comfort zone and invite them to the movies or a museum or something. If your friends reject you, then they're not worth your time. Try and find people who like similar things as you and appreciate your company. You're important and deserve to have friends who respect you and want to be around you.
 


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