I find it extremely hard to make friends in the "real world" I cling to the crap friendships ive had since I was like 5 because of that. Ive started taking baby steps like going to read my book at a little coffee shop that isnt too busy. Just being there gives me anxiety but Im hoping I can chat a little more with people as time goes on. Even if its just about their day. Things take time. If you ever need more friends my inbox is always open <3

I believe you are on the right track. Because my therapist said I should work up to doing the same thing - walk to the neighborhood coffee place and try to talk to people there. Easier said than done. I worry about getting panicked while on the way there and then what do I do, rush back home? Or even if I could make it there (it's not that close to my home either), I'm pretty sure I will panic and want to rush home. It's all so hard but I guess we'll keep trying our best until someone invents a cure :) Thanks for your reply :)

Here is a thought...create a group that can meet at your home. Unfortunately, if you anything like me that would cause panic also. Just an idea I wish I could do myself.

That's a great idea, cassichase. Thanks. Except then I would have to clean up my home??? Ugh! Lol. :)

Hi- 18 years ago when we decided to move to America, I prayed that I could have friends that can be my family too. I'm 10,000 miles away from my family and friends and during that time, communication was not easy, unlike now there's Social Media.

Even if it's hard for you to go out, I pray that you can have your heart's desire to have friends. I am a stay at home home so whenever I go to groceries or doctor's office, I smiled at people and sometimes I start the conversation. You can try to connect to some local churches and joined their activities. We found our church 12 years ago and the people there became my friends and considered family too.

I hope you will have friends that you need, you can message me anytime if you need someone to talk to. God bless.

Maybe you could go to a park or maybe some where to talk to people. Maybe take a class in art or cooking. Or take a class that you like and there you will met people who like the same thing

I thinks u must visit online portals to make friends no need to go outside

I have made some good friends online. we can talk about everything. they are there for me when I need to talk to someone. we have mail each other card and stuff thought the mail. I know it can be real hard to go outside. I know how you feel. I will be your friend if you want to. everyone need more friends

What are your interests? Follow those, and you will find and make friends who share them. A couple of my best and oldest friends were co-workers who also enjoy mushroom hunting and identification (very important if you are considering eating a wild mushroom).

need a friend pm me you wont regret it

no way. nobody cares or uses u. im just saying i get it. a DS special special friend & my doggie r all i have, u got a pet? their better than most humans. sending good vibes & friendship to u. xo

You will regret it... do NOT friend annietoman.

I so relate to this. Making real friends is the hard especially when you're an adult. I'm desperate some real friends

I have made some real good online. we talk about all kind of kind. we send each other cards and gifts thought the mail. think of my online friends as my family and my best friends. there nothing wrong with have online friends.

I think there is nothing wrong with having online friends. And it makes things really hard when you try to make friends. The best thing to do is just let things come naturally. Non of my best friends ever came by me trying to best friend them. The best way to make friends is through common interests. If you can't go too far from home. Think what is the second best place you don't mind going? a place that doesn't cause too much anxiety.