Hey WordPress and rest of the world. I’m having a social isolation panic attack. I have not had any shopping trips with my friends for like three years, nor have I been to see my friends in three months. I am beginning to lose touch with my friends, and I am scared that my bonds with them are getting weaker. I miss being around my friends so much that I am getting really anxious. I think most 28 year olds get to go out and be with their friends or at least talk to them more than once a week. This is not the case for me. I feel forgotten about and just really need people to tell me they still care about me and are proud of me. I have been going through cycling feelings of loneliness and social isolation for the past three years, and it drives me insane sometimes.
I know I’m an introvert, but I am starting to realize that I HATE not having the CHOICE to interact with my friends as much as I need to. I normally do not ask for nothing attention, but right now, I need some people to just say hi to me. It would mean the world, and I would be grateful.
Thank you in advance.
Much love,
Xara Nahara O’Connor
Xara Nahara 
Hey!! 😁😁 you’re not alone,, i kinda feel that way too.. sometimes😅 I’m more of an ambivert but I always get that feeling of beeing left behind.. But it’s ok. Actually, wordpress really helps. I can say everything I want here, plus I can find a lot of friends..☺☺ mind to be a friend?😁☺
Wow. I feel left behind, too, and feeling like I have to scramble to catch up. Thanks for reaching out to me
Exactly… Hahaha you’re welcome☺☺
Hey. We’re here. Stay positive, and try to get out of this riptide. Try a simple text to one of your friends. Just to say hi and see how they are. Small step, but safe, and one that’s a good start to getting outta the funk.
I did that last night, and had a few phone calls. I felt a bit better, but in the midst of social anxiety, I wasn’t thinking straight.
Glad you’re feeling a bit better.
A little. I am relapsing because I am thinking of my old friends and what I want to say to them but can’t. I am tired of not being able to communicate the way I want to.
Hang in there, and just reach out to them.
I am. Thanks sonofabeach96.
Me, too.
I have been where you are right now. After high school and college your friends start to get their own lives and some leave the area where you are from. It sometimes means going out to find new connections and new community. The tough part is making relationships and investing time in getting to know new people. It’s OK, life is like this but know you can make it through. Won’t be easy but it can be done.
True. I have been trying, but it isn’t the same. Even my own family leaves me behind sometimes, so it makes it harder. Thank Goodness for you all and my fiancé. I appreciate you all very much.
Hey !!!! thank you Xara for reaching out in this way. It takes courage and confidence. Stay connected.
Dave 🙂
Thank you for reaching out, man. Happy Fourth.
Hi! I’m proud of you. Have you made any new friends since you moved? You love art, why not take an art class? It will allow you to meet others while enjoying something you love. Check your town schools or Ys or Google and see if any are offered near you. xo. 😚
I am proud of you, too. I love ya. And yes, two busyass busy friends. They work all the time like I do. And art classes do sound good. On my to-do list.
Awe thanks Xara, love you too!! I think that might be part of your issue, you need more down time and more sleep. You might feel better if you can sneak in at least 1/2 hour longer of sleep, go to bed a 1/2 hour earlier and see if you start to feel better. Definitely look into the art classes, nice stress reliever!! That would be awesome. xo
Indeed! And yeah, burnout happened. You know me well.