Looking for friends
I don't really have many people to talk to and find myself too anxious to pop in and out of chat rooms trying to make them. Everyone needs someone talk to the various things we're going through, right? I recently cut off a lot of toxic people in my life and that has narrowed my social circle significantly... that, and since i suffered from severe social anxiety for a long time, i kind of lost a lot of the connections that I used to have. If you'd be interested in talking, lmk! :) Otherwise if you have some advice about making friends in general I would appreciate it so much, especially as someone who has recently moved to a new place and has a more or less reserved constitution.
@blueberry0717
It is hard when we need and sometimes we do need a person to bounce ideas off and chat with.
so many times someone can re frame my thoughts and look at new things...it is hard to chat on the forum but many people have made specific threads for it. moving is hard and meeting new people if you are reserved or an introvert makes it harder.... i found in the last few years that forcing myself to talk first take a chance to meet a friend is the best way ... i wonder how many friends i could have had if i used that advice at a younger age ...
@blueberry0717 good luck message me some time, lets chat. Im human :) i need some other minds too.
im up for new friends :) hmu
@blueberry0717 I’m in the same situation I start to feel lonely and don’t feel like I haven’t many people to talk too . I always seem to have to text first . But I’m here I’m willing to be a friend ! :)
@Sulsulsims
hey sorry i wasn't online for a while, are you still open to talking? :)
@blueberry0717 omg I haven’t been on it months i sincerely apologize yes I am totally open to talking unfortunately I am at a point in my life again where I needed to come back here message me anytime !
Hi! I am interested in talking with people (especially women around my age—am 51F). Too anxious to post in group chats too.
@blueberry0717 It sounds like you've been through quite a bit of change recently, and it's understandable to feel adrift as you navigate these new waters. Cutting ties with toxic individuals is a brave step towards prioritizing your well-being, though it can indeed make your world feel smaller for a time. The courage it takes to seek connections despite anxiety is genuinely commendable.
@blueberry0717
I could use a chat buddy
@blueberry0717 Hello, I'd like to say that I also did the same things you did. I cut off the toxic people. After I did that although it hurt me but when I moved and time past by I gradually let it go. It's just a thing in life that you will sometimes cut of people but you will also meet new people. When I moved it took me a while but I started to make new friends just by starting a conversation.
inter the place with a smile interact eye to eye try to focus on enjoying the moment the place your coffee amd don’t keep checking your phone like you embarrassed of being alone
