Isolation

[EarthToBryan]

I really have not had close friends, or a "best friend" since about 2nd grade. My family has lived in the middle of nowhere, Michigan my whole life (even though we have the money to live wherever we want) and I am finding it hard to adjust to life outside that small, godforsaken, house since moving. For eight years I lived in near isolation, not talking to people within 30 years of my own age for months at a time, I honestly think that without the internet I would have gone crazy. Now I am having identity issues, trouble making friends (I am a very personable person, but I am having trouble making close relationships) and depression now that I have moved to Florida. Have any of you had anything even close to this, and if so (or if you just have advice) how did you end up dealing with it?
tl;dr Cabin fever is a bitch.

[Glider]

I've not had these feelings before because I've only moved once in my life, and that was wayyy back when I was 5. Soo, I'd say a good way to get out there is to talk to some people. Florida is a humongous state, and I'm sure you'll make plenty of friends if you just look in the right places.

[EarthToBryan]

It's not that I have trouble making friends, but close friendships. Everyone I know likes me, save about 4 people, but I hav never had anyone who cares a lot about me, who I can talk to. =(

[Contra]

Well, there's not much I can advise you to do besides talking more to your friends or the people you know, especially the ones you prefer, to build up a strong relationship. You already know some people and they like you, so it's a pretty good start. Don't despair!

Good luck :)

[Outlaw221]

I think that you just have to open up some, the more you open up the easier it will be or you to meet ppl that are interested in the same stuff you are

[EarthToBryan]

Thanks to all of the posters! It's not that I have trouble making friends, it's that I don't have the connection with anyone, or anything for that matter, that makes me want to further my relationships.