Alot of us have the same experiences. There is not much we can do about it. Meds and therapy can only help to relieves some pain. I have to spent alot of money going to the clubs to get high once in a while.
Try to think positive and try to enjoy what you already have.

Hey! Im in college too, and i have the same problem of making friends. Its extremley hard and incredibly lonley sometimes, it feels like nobody even likes you. You sound like a great friend, who wouldnt reply to a friend with krispie treats?! On her part, communication is key, its kind of rude to just get up and leave without a word. Although its scary, you should try and talk to her about her actions when they bother you. Hope you remain positive! :)

I understand how feeling so sensitive can be bothersome in ones' life. Right now I deal with this struggle myself. I feel like I take everything like it is the worst thing in the world, but some times it is. I keep having to remember that some times it is not as big as I am making it in my mind, and I have to revisit what happens in my day. Did it really bother me? If the answer is yes, then I usually will try and deal with it. If it doesn't then don't stress yourself over it either. Either way, remind yourself that you can do whatever you set your mind to, and best wishes.

I will tell you what the major problem is. Autism. Autistic people live very difficult lives. I am very sympathetic toward you. I am not an expert on the subject, but I have done some research, and I think I understand it enough to know.

Soooo, .. what to do? I would like for you to hook up with a specific Autism support group or organization. It is a TREMENDOUS task for Autistic people to socialize. I am close friends with a few and I know how they struggle. All the Austics I know need specialized support, .. and I hope you can find it.

Good luck to you. I am glad you have posted ... and though we are not experts, we care and try to help and understand.

You are always welcome in this Group (Depression) but here is another group dedicated to the subject:

https://www.dailystrength.org/group/autism-autism-spectrum

I wish you well and I wish you good luck.

Hi Wandering Vet,

May I ask whay makes you so certain shes Autistic?

When I read her post I couldnt help thinking she sounds very much like me, and Ive seen many physicians for anxiety and depression over the years and no ever suggested autism.

Just curious. Yhanks very much.

I agree with Magnolia77. I think many people who suffer depression are sensitive to anything they perceive as negative. And its hard to make friends, especially when you have a negative image to begin with. Emma- you are young- you have your whole life to make friends. Don't let a couple bad experiences shape your self image.

I'd suggest a different approach. Look up a book stop chasing your tail. Buddhism. It moves your focus away from your own emotions. Because we give too much credit/ time to them and often they are like bold kids.
Trust me read the book.

I see its listed on her profile that shes ASD.

All Im able to comment on Emma is the depression and fears, and I agree with Korbe.

Im very sensitive and have to work on not allowing things to effect me.

Some days I just have to rest and let God do the work for me.

Magnolia ... "I'm on the autism spectrum and I have dyslexia." from her About Me on her profile page.

Just my two cents...all my life my siblings have had tons of friends. I was in many crowds so I knew high school druggies, partners, jocks, the lonely people, the dweebs and the goths...they weren’t really goths in the 1970s but wore lots of leather and dark clothing...anywhooo...
One thing I know...if you can count true til death do you part friends on one hand, you are blessed. Everyone else is just an acquaintance. Think of it. 7 years of working and being a friend with someone and once i became a widow, not a word. In fact, not hardly a word from my own siblings and their families, death is hard and they dont know how to show emotions, a no no in my family as I grew up. But I am THEE person to show my emotions to anyone, I’d rather that than bottle them up and regret it.

My best friends? Even from elementary, jr high, high school and after? Gone with the wind.
Ive changed my life to live for God, I know, not a particular topic people want to chime in on but that’s what’s working for me. My church family is my family. They are there if I need to move furniture, need a ride to the docs or just want to meet for coffee. My siblings? Why do you want to meet for coffee? I can do it next month not today...rilly? next month...I’m moving along. I’m alone, I live a lone as a widow with my dog Bella but I’m not alone.

I just told my adult daughter that if people are not putting happy deposits into your life checking account but they are draining you from enjoyment when you are with them and they are depleting your happy account, you need to let them go. It’s hard to do. I have done it three times in my life with women I knew for decades and came to realize, they are not happy people and will not be there for me but I SHOULD be there ALWAYS for them. Nope, I’m not a door mat for anyone anymore.

I know some friends kids who are autistic but wow, they are soooo artistic and funny in their own ways! They may not have long conversations but I enjoy my time with them when we get together.

My hubby was very shy...i think he liked me cuz I am so bubbly and will take a risk getting to know anyone. My motto, screw me once, shame on you, screw me twice and I’m just an idiot so I dont let people take advantage of me anymore and I began doing that with my siblings. Once I quit being their doormat, oh.....somethings wrong with you...uh no...it rilly IS you and your selfish self, I am putting up boundaries and I will let no one hurt me. In fact, I refuse to feel hurt when people act stupid. I just realize they really are that stupid! Can’t fix stupid!@

Rambling on, sorry but Ive got fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis and I know I am better off not having a relationship with my siblings cuz they cause too much drama and without them in my life, I am really stress free!

I needed to stand up for myself and it wasnt until I was 33 that I actually did that. I have always had health issues and my siblings are NOT emphathetic at all. I should do better, I should do this or that...rilly? When did you become the ruler of my life? I dont think so, buh bye!

Ok, stay focused on what you like to do, try one new thing a week, try a hobby, try to strike a conversation with someone you see everyday but dont know.

I am open to conversations about what God has done in my life and why I cant live my life without Him. Ive tried and I fail and have failed terribly.
But He is taking care of all my needs even the ones I didnt even know I had or have.

I am praying for you, there’s always a new morning to look forward to! Have a great weekend!

I hate myself...
This sounds stupid but with depression I finally said out loud in front of the mirror when no one was around...
I like myself.
I life MYSELF.
I LIKE myself.
And dammit I am worth it.

I did this today, I did that, I helped so and so by doing such and such, I gave a donation and a little extra to the waiter cuz I could etc...

I love my eyes and eyebrows, the rest of my body is shot, really..tons of surgeries and I dont look like Barbie, but I should!!

I’m a widow and “friends” and family have said if ONLY you lost some weight you could get married again or youd’ be a good catch...
Listen people, first, have you ever seen me skinny? I take after my Norwegian fat grandmother as do my brothers, my sisters were the cheerleaders, not me.
Secondonly, who says I want to get married or be a catch? I had 30 wonderful years with my husband, that’s enough for me.
Thirdly, there are not many true born again Christians in my age group if I were to look for another love so I am not even going there. Someone else can be “lucky” at this age, thats not for me.

Love yourself and dont let the devils lies tell you otherwise.
They are just lies!!

God made you for His glory. Discover who He is and let Him guide you each day.

Be well and I am praying for you!

You are not alone. You are unique and are loved by God. Have you tried journaling? I find it helps me when I write down all my emotions, fears, anxiety, frustrations, worry, etc down on paper. Then I read it back to myself and it helps me be able to target some areas that I can work on, and importantly to be able to love myself and help myself. Never lose sight of who you are as a person. You are precious in the Lord’s eyes.

In terms of friends, have you read the classic book, how to win friends and influence people. Its a wonderful book and if you follow their recommendations (which require some self-discipline) you would likely increase the number of friends.

Thank you. so many of you listened to me, it's a bit overwhelming. but thank you. I have read everyone's comment. Yes, I'm on the autism spectrum so that does make things difficult for me. I am also religious and I thank you for the people who said they will pray for me, I also need to start praying more. There is so much I want to change about myself. but I guess the one thing I can start is to bring light to people, not darkness. I used to be such a happy little girl, I made lots of people laugh and smile, not I feel like I'm not doing that a lot anymore, I just make people sad and worry. I kinda worked things out with that friend I talked about. I text her and I sat down and talked to her, it was scary but I'm happy I did. Now there are more things I need to work on, self-love etc. hopefully one day I will be a lot better. I do hope to get married with kids but I must help myself before I do any of that.