In need of a friend....

[TaraJane]

As desperate as it might sound, I am in search of a friend. I have secluded myself so much that I have nobody to talk to. I find it extremely difficult to make friends, so I thought I would give this a try. I am a 31 year old mom of 4. I have been suffering from anxiety and depression for years, but it has taken a drastic change for the worse recently. I'm just tired of holding it all in. Maybe someone going thru the same thing could benefit from a friendship as well?

[Desk Lady]

Hi TaraJane! Are there any nursing or assisted living homes in your area? I recently retired from a receptionist position at one after six years and have to say that some of these ladies are now my dearest friends. They are a wealth of everything . . . compassion, experience and understand the feeling and reality of being alone. As in any friendship, it takes time . . . maybe you could volunteer just to get to know a few ladies, they love children and perhaps one of your children would visit with you. I hope something like this will help. This is a great community, too, so don't hold it all in . . . talk to us, we are here for you and each other!

[TaraJane]

That's a great idea thank you, I will look into it!

[TaraJane]

Sorry need 10 posts

[TaraJane]

Sry need 10 posts

[TaraJane]

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[TaraJane]

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[TaraJane]

Sorry!! 2 more!

[TaraJane]

Last one :)

[jessy]

Tarajane

Hi I'm in need of a friend , I've made a couple on here & it does help .

I'm 32 years old & have 2 children & 2 step children . Please inbox me any time & I would love to be friends
Xxx

[starbryte76]

I have an impossible time making friends. It's frustrating because I dream of going out with a friend, movies, coffee shop, one of those Fall carnivals that sell baked goods and crafts, etc. does that sound hokey? I'm not such a dork my idea of fun is looking at cupcakes, but sometimes I want to feel normal and not be so damned lonely.

[lalouba_jane]

Hi Tara!

I'm exactly the same. I've been living in Scotland now for almost a year and I'm yet to make a single friend. I take my daughter (she's 2) out to play group and chat to the mummies there, but I just don't feel any inclination to spend any additional time with them because I assume they won't like me or want to hang out.

I consider myself to be a funny, loving and loyal friend but for some reason I can't shake that feeling and so I never try to arrange anything in case I get rejected!

I have a boyfriend here that I have been with for the last three months but I met him on the internet so I'm not sure that counts haha. He lives four hours away so we see each other every other weekend and my folks are kind enough to watch Matilda for me so that I can see him.

It's so difficult to make friends unless you throw yourself to the wolves a little haha :)

Feel free to message me and I'd be happy to give you my contact details so we have a long distance natter! :) x

[SleeplessInPA]

Hi Tara,

Welcome! I recently joined the group and everyone seems real nice. None of my friends understand anxiety so I am unable to talk to them about it. If you ever need to talk/vent feel free to send me a msg.

[Sockpuppet]

Hi Tara,

I'm new here and a new mother too! I am happy to chat and understand how isolating it feels with SA. Feel free to msg me, this goes to anyone else on this thread too!

[jessy]

Hi everyone

I really need a friend , please feel free to inbox me x