I totally know how you feel. I have always been a loner, can't seem to make friends easily and I get shy. Large crowds seem to make me a "wall flower". I am one of 2 people who are older than the rest of the people I work with and I cannot relate to them at all. All they seem to talk about is the drama in their lives, their kids or significant other. My kids are grown and I'm single. So, I tend to stay to myself most of the time. It would be nice to have an adult to chat with once in a while tho'. I'm also not an outgoing person, which makes it hard for me to go out alone or "meetups", to meet people. It would be great to have someone to text with or chat on the phone with at times. I do hope you will make friends and I wish you the best of luck. I will say a prayer for both of us that we find friends.

You can chat with me I’ll add you thank you . I’m sorry you are feeling alone too but it’s nice to know we can relate.

Hi- I’m very sorry to hear you are feeling lonely and alone.
When I was in my first year of college, I used to be introvert and it was difficult for me to have friends because I was shy to approach and talk to people. I studied college in the city and it is really different from the place I was born and raised. It was a big adjustment for me but I thank God that I met a friend who was very helpful and it made my transition easier.

I pray that you can also meet friends who can be there for you especially when you need someone to talk to. I also pray healing from the chronic pain you are having now and you will feel well soon. Take care of yourself. I hope to hear from you again. God bless.

I am a loner too. It's not good, I know how you are feeling. I don't have any interests either, so I just putz around, if I go out, I look around in stores or something really banal. I have sisters and one friend that I see once a month. It's obviously not enough. Once you start with the laying around all day, it's a huge rut to get out of. My counselor once told me whenever I feel down to GO OUTSIDE. ANYWHERE. It helps your spirit to be outdoors. I know it's hard to initially get out, but try it, it will slowly make you feel better.

Hi there. Sorry for your struggle. I think you’ll find many here who will understand your feelings. I’ve been going through a crisis similar to what you’ve described. I’m currently not feeling connected to my family members and i’ve let many friendships go because I actually felt more lonely in that company.
I also suffer with depression. I think that’s where the lack of interest comes in. Do you have depression? I spent a few years on medication and it did help a little. Lately I ‘m trying to keep busy doing anything - chores, writing, coming here. Gardening is a new interest, it really helps. Perhaps you can find something new?

Thank you for the replies. I have social anxiety and depression so the anxiety makes it difficult to get outside and the depression doesn’t help with motivation. I do feel I need something new just don’t know what. I wish I had someone to go places with to get out more but I don’t .

You don't have to have a chaperone to go out. Just stay away from bars and shady places. You don't have to buy anything either. Libraries are a great place to go by yourself. Everyone has to be quiet, so normally no one will bother you or try to talk to you. You can sit and read by yourself, or browse interesting books. They have computers. Or you can sit and do whatever as long as it isn't bothering anyone.
Most libraries also have flyers posted everywhere for community events if you are feeling brave and want to meet people.

Hi I do understand I prefer to be alone people bother me with their negative stuff. If I could meet someone like me I would probably be happy. I do a lot of volunteering, hiking ,gardening I still work so my daytime hrs are full it is the night time that I feel lonely. My favorite place to go is the library so that is a good suggestion. When you have depression it is hard to get moving but you have to try wishing the best

Thank you sorry took so long to reply