Depression - Teen Support Group

You have me! I'll be your friend!
and I bet there are others there thinking the same thing. introduce yourself to others and maybe you'll be surprised! :)

Talk to the people running the rooms they can put someone eles in the room with you. people are alway trying to change rooms after a week or two.

college is good way to meet new people talk to people you wouldnt normaly talk to. you may see that you have alot in common with them

That's the problem. I'm just not good in social settings. In high school, I was the loner that thought I didn't need anybody to be happy. Now I'm realizing that I need to have emotional connections with other people. Except now I don't have the social skills or charisma to be really outgoing and make friends. As for the room idea, I actually left my freshman roommate and never had a roommate again. It was a rough time for me and that's when I had my first fight with depression. I just don't like the idea of rooming blind at this point because if we don't get along, I'll be really down. I'll try introducing myself. It's just so hard to take the first step because I am very shy.

social skill are just like any other skill, you have to practice. If you dont know where to start, try starting conversations with things you may have in common. like music,movies ect... if you have similer intrest it can be an ice breaker

If your not very charismagtic, pertend to be
untill you actually are. It helps if you remember to smile

if you get a new roommate you may not get along at first but sooner or later you will. you learn alot about people when you live together. you never know, that person could be just like you

hey anuday. I totally agree with Ihouston it takes practice. But I also think you don't have to go out if you don't feel comfortable. introduce yourself like kortney said, and chat here and there. You'll make some friends :)

thanks guys, i'll try my best this semester to be more outgoing. I will let you know how it goes along the way. thank you for your support during one of the lowest days I've ever had.