If going on facebook makes you feel even more alone delete your account. Dont let something like that bring you down everyday its not worth it.

If you want to make friends, you first need to put yourself out there somehow in order to meet people. If you're still in school, sit somewhere with other people, it doesn't have to be the 'popular' table, or a crowded one, but one with at least 2 other people.

Join an organization or club with people who have common interests. You don't necessarily need to have a lot of common interests with people in order to make friends with them. In fact, some of the most rewarding friendships are between two people who don't have much in common at all, but if you like a specific topic, try searching for just a location. It's a great way to meet new local people! Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, BlendAbout and Google+ are great way to meet new people and learn more about the people you meet. A church, Masjid (mosque), temple or other house of worship is a great place to start since you have at least have a religious faith in common.

Volunteering is a great way for people of all ages to meet others. By working together you build bonds with people, and you might meet others who have a passion for changing things the way you do (a common cause).

Keep the conversation light and cheery. Even if you're complaining about something, make sure it's something you're both dissatisfied with, and emphasize the positivehow such a situation can be avoided in the future, or alternatives. Bounce a few words back and forth for a little bit. Many conversationalists say that it is good to follow a 30/70 (30% talking, 70% listening) pattern during small talk when possible.

Never chide acquaintances for failing to invite you to a party, for example; don't call someone repeatedly or stop by uninvited (unless you have established that stopping by unannounced is OK); and refrain from overstaying your welcome anywhere. In general, take friendship slowly, and don't try to force intimacy to grow quickly; the move from acquaintance to friend can take a long time. It's understandable to want more of a good thing, but try to err on the side of less. If you are not sure about the pace of your new friendship, check in with your friend and ask directly. Too much, too fast can be scary or intimidating, and not everybody is able to say "Slow down..." - instead, they may run the other way!

Many people think that in order to be seen as "friend material" they have to appear very interesting. Far more important than this, however, is the ability to show that you're interested in others. Listen carefully to what people say, remember important details about them (their names, their likes and dislikes), ask questions about their interests, and just take the time to learn more about them. You don't want to be the guy or girl that always has a better story than anyone else or that changes the subject abruptly instead of continuing the flow of conversation. These people appear too wrapped up in themselves to be good friends--"one-ups-man-ship" is a put down.

As you befriend more people, you may find that some are easier to get along with than others. While you always give people the benefit of the doubt, sometimes you realize that certain friendships are unhealthy, such as if a person is obsessively needy or controlling towards you, constantly critical, or introducing dangers or threats into your life. If this is the case, ease your way out of the friendship as gracefully as possible. Preoccupy yourself with other things, such as a new volunteer opportunity, so that you can honestly say that you don't have enough time in your schedule to spend time with them (but don't substitute their time for time with other friends; they may notice and become jealous, and more drama will ensue). Cherish those friends you make who are a positive influence in your life, and do your best to be a positive influence in theirs.

Hang in there hun, try getting yourself back out there take slow steps and start moving forward.

People love and appreciate you dont forget that :)

Take Care

STICK AROUND HUN IM SURE SOONER RATHER THAN LATER YOUR HAVE SOME GREAT FRIENDS FROM THE EPRESSION GROUP...

FEEL FREE TO BEFRIEND ME HUN DS DEPRESSION IS MY FAMILY HUGS ;DC

i am not going to read the other posts just answer yours because you sound just like me when i was a teanager and the music was all i had all that keept me going ..............it keept me gooing till i was in my late 20s and thats when i ended up in hospital for depershion ............please.dont let it go that far .....go and get help if you havent already .............when you feel the way you do people dont understand only people who have gone through depreshion understand how you are feeling ..............i am very happy to see you in here this is a good place to be for you we understand you .............you brought back so maney memories to me ..........while i was in the hospital they wouldent let me have my music and when i was good enough to be let out i found that there was some of my muisic that i couldent listen for years after because they would make me feel said and i wasent going back there but i can listen to it all now ......................take care of your self ..........you dont annoy me .................hope to talk to you again

WishKittie, that was wonderful support for Morning. I think you said it all. Hugs GB

WishKittie is good shit up there^^..

but i havent really gone on facebook for like 1 1/2 years, mostly to avoid people, but it does help to just remove the problem completely, then you don't have to sit and wonder if someone will, or won't, when you do that you are giving all your power away to other people, and that isnt good!

There is a difference between being lonely, and being alone.
I used to NEED to meet up with my friends every morning as early as possible, and on the days when i knew they were all together, and i had to wait to meet up them til later, or eventually they'd stop talking to me and i didnt get to meet up with them at all...i was so so hurt and angry and felt so ABANDONED. (raging abandonment complex..)
I hated to be alone with myself, couldnt stand my own company and to just Be with my own mind. ( i also did alot of drugs so not meeting up with friends often meant not getting high, made it much worse.)
I eventually learned i was depending so much on others for my own happiness. I started looking within myself. Developing my consciousness, passions..
learning how to be myself, with myself, and be okay with that.
Solitude can be a wonderful thing.
But everything in moderation.
I now isolate all the time.
And theres a difference also between lonliness, being alone enjoying yourself, and being alone swimming in sorrow.

It's hard when your really depressed to take interest in things..
especially yourself.
But i'd try looking into things you remember finding intriguing in the past,

Also, taking walks.
And meditation.

I feel the same way, no one understand the things that my Husband and I have been through and some of the stuff I've been through, even though my Husband is very supportive and always there for me, he doesn't even understand how I feel or what I am going through. I have lost a lot of family and friends going through everything I have. It is hard but just know that you should always be yourself, never change for anyone and love yourself. I have found that the people who walk out on you were never really true in the first place or they would have stuck by you no matter what. A few good people in your life is better than a lof of people who don't care but act like it. Keep your head up things will get better.

Yeah me too! Thanks to Gramybear,WishKitty, Muskrattiger, Soulsik, and smr86. You all have helped me see how better to reach out as well. I am just sitting here trying to find friends on here and I need to take this slow. Some of you have been on here long time. Me only about 8 months. I don't find it easy to make friends but with my depression I find it hard to just go and visit them or call. I have found many of my girlfriends from High School but I still don't know if I am wanted in thier life anymore cause I too feel like they ignore me on face book, except I recive all their wonderful pics and friends messages. It is hard but we do really need to put ourself out there. Have good night.