Help How do you get friends/built community?

[Ameya]

I have been trying to recover but I haven't really done much for it....my biggest factor for being depressed is honestly loneliness.
So honest question.
How do you make friends or find New ones? My old ones don't seem to have much interest in me.

 

[lqpbxeuh]

If video games are your thing, they're a great way to meet people. Take it from me, I have anhedonia and social anxiety. Not only I have such little desire to reach out and do stuff, when I do, social anxiety tells me everything I do is wrong. Despite that, I've managed to make friends in the online games I play whom I got to know for several years. Unfortunately, my mental fucked upness would win and I would lose everything...

 

[AlexYaBoy]

Was always mentally alone. Alcohol-fueled violence, and whatnot. Started going to church, around five months, ago. No Sunday mass, or anything. I just...walk in. Have a seat. They host events, sometimes. Talk to the priest, if they're bored. Understanding. Never received this treatment, elsewhere.

Asked him "Do I go to hell if I end my own life?"

"Not necessarily."

Blew my tiny mind.

I'm a Christian, now. Read the book, and all. Now I just need to self-flagellate, whenever I sin.

All Glory to God.

 

[strawberrydiequiri]

I'd say probably start with discord. I used to frequent Druncord a lot. If you're trying to make friends IRL, I'd suggest Bumble BFF or start volunteering or become a regular somewhere. That's if you're up for it and have the energy for it. I think Discord is just easier.

 

[Zazacosta]

As everybody wrote, there are different paths to make a friends. It depends what you like, what are your hobbies e.t.c.. I would suggest to stick with several activities you like to do and try to meet friends through these activities.