I've never felt like this before

[serendipitous]

I'm a senior in high school, and I recently moved to a new state. Back at my old school I had a lot of friends and I was happy, I liked myself. When I moved I didn't think I would have a hard time making friends, but I am. I am beyond miserable here. I have never had this feeling of hoplessness and I don't know how to cope with it. It's not like people are mean to me or anything, but I haven't really found someone I click with. I feel like I am being selfish because I know so many people have it worse than me. I have never been this unhappy before and thinking about spending the next seven months at this school makes me want to cry. Does anyone have any suggestions for coping with this? I don't want to feel like this anymore.

[Noirtier]

Do everything you can to put yourself out there to make new friends--join clubs, go to athletic events, etc. Make an effort to talk to people and just be a friend to them. If you are a friend to them, chances are they'll be a friend in return. I know it can be hard to find those people who you just click with, but no one said it would be easy. It can take time, but sometimes you have to take that first step hun. All of us here on VT are here to support you and help you, and you can feel free to contact any of us and we'll be more than happy to help you. I think you need to just put yourself out there and give it some time hun. Because it's not going to happen overnight, but it will happen eventually if you try and persevere.

[Nathan Numberless]

Yes, make friends and don't be intimidated, and above all, do what that guy who posted above me said.

[Haunted]

Don't feel selfish just because other people have it worse than you. Your feelings are important to you.

My advice is jump on any opportunity. If there is ANYONE at all that shows any form of fellowship, try him/her. If anyone else moves in take the first chance you get to become friends with them. Try your hardest. Be who you are though, do not change because sometimes we change for people and then after we become friends we start showing our original or real self and they back off.

Keep in touch with your old friends.
Good luck.