Jealous.

[Leprous]

I guess this may also count as a mental crisis but I felt like it appealed more to this forum.
Basicly in my school everyone I know has someone they always text to, all day long, wether it's a friend or someone they have a relationship with. They're always texting, ignoring me.
I just don't know why everyone I know have so many friends they can talk to all day long and I have nobody.
I just want someone I can always reach, whatever it may be about, someone who cares. In my phone I have like, 7 contacts, and they never talk to me, 5 of them are my family, the 2 others never use their phones.
Can anyone tell me why I never seem to make new friends in my school, while other people get new relationships every month? It's driving me crazy having nobody, and I really mean nobody to talk to about how I feel. I'm overcome with jealousy, jealousy, because I don't have someone like they do, someone who cares.

[HockeyLovesMe]

I guess this may also count as a mental crisis but I felt like it appealed more to this forum.
Basicly in my school everyone I know has someone they always text to, all day long, wether it's a friend or someone they have a relationship with. They're always texting, ignoring me.
I just don't know why everyone I know have so many friends they can talk to all day long and I have nobody.
I just want someone I can always reach, whatever it may be about, someone who cares. In my phone I have like, 7 contacts, and they never talk to me, 5 of them are my family, the 2 others never use their phones.
Can anyone tell me why I never seem to make new friends in my school, while other people get new relationships every month? It's driving me crazy having nobody, and I really mean nobody to talk to about how I feel. I'm overcome with jealousy, jealousy, because I don't have someone like they do, someone who cares.

hey :) for me when that happens im happy to have friends online to but for you at school I would really suggest getting involved in like school groups and stuff like that or even get a part time job if u can so u can have other friends.. I am not to sure why they ignore u and some people text all day long but they only are texting like 1 person.. but anyways I hope it gets better for ya :) huggzzzzzz

[leahmae]

try getting involved and meeting new people. you will find someone that you will connect with.

[Leprous]

try getting involved and meeting new people. you will find someone that you will connect with.

My social anxiety makes this a huge problem.

[leahmae]

find a group or a club that shares one of your interests. then as you start hanging around them, you'll find people that you will be able to connect with. you can sort of fade in from the background once you're comfortable. i think it you all share a common interest, you won't have any issues connecting with new people.

[Lost in the Echo]

My social anxiety makes this a huge problem.

I've always had this problem as well. The best thing to do is engage in small talk with people - say hi, ask them what they're up to, etc. That usually leads to an actual conversation.

[Leprous]

I've always had this problem as well. The best thing to do is engage in small talk with people - say hi, ask them what they're up to, etc. That usually leads to an actual conversation.

Well, I'm afraid of talking to people in general, afraid I'll look like a complete idiot.

[James Dean]

Well, I'm afraid of talking to people in general, afraid I'll look like a complete idiot.

I understand, just at least try and go for it. Rejection is part of the game and it sucks and it happens to everyone. Just go up to someone who you see regularly but haven't spoken to yet. You are a familiar face so hopefully it makes it easier. Think of it on the other hand if it doesn't work out, then they weren't people you should have gotten yourself involved with in the first place. I know exactly that there are people who you can say hi to, then for whatever reason they look at you crazy and try to avoid you. It's terrible and I think that's why many people just choose to be introverted and keep to themselves.

I hope this goes well and you are able to improve on your anxiety and open yourself up to more people and friends.

[SethfromMI]

I know your scared, but if you ever want to make friends you are going to have to try. we know you can do it :)