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prettyclam

prettyclam

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Nov 29, 2024
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That's a stupid selfish desire for someone who plans on dying, but the wish persists.

At the same time, I get anxious when somebody approaches me, even when its online. The anxiety probably stems from the fear of them discovering I'm not normal. Like imagine being a mentally healthy individual when suddenly a depressed, suicidal, abused, future-less woman walks up to you wanting to be friends. Wouldn't you be weirded out?

Its difficult befriending other mentally "ill" people too. Perhaps I'm too far gone. Everybody in my past therapy group became friends while I was the odd one out. That says enough about me, which is sad considering all the interests I have which could potentially attract friends.

I like alt fashion, drawing, writing, cute things, crafting, embroidery, sewing, kpop, horror movies and games, fanfictions, webtoons, manhwas, cartoons, roblox, true crime, history, ect

Yet none of those passions are enough to hide the fact that I'm a depressed loser. It's like theres an invisible sign above my head repelling the world away. It's not like I've never made friends either, only superficial ones. I haven't had a real friend since middle school (I'm 19 now). The loneliness is horrible.

Maybe it's for the best. Depressed people don't mix with society. Nobody will voluntarily befriend an unstable burden. They expect heavy vents and pressure, which they'll recieve most of the time, but I try avoiding those unless it's extremely bad.

We got an awful reputation though. I've seen hundreds of videos about people's experiences with toxic depressed folks. The consensus is clear. I don't blame them because many of us unhealthily latch onto connections to feel better. And maybe deep down, that's where this desire to make friends is coming from. I'm just tired of being alone, crying every night because there's nobody to laugh with, nobody to tell small silly things, nobody to listen.

I truly have no one. I don't even count my girlfriend as a connection anymore. We resolved our conflict after my previous posts on here, but I now see how she views depression as an imaginary disease. Learning that basically broke our bond. I'm still acting normal though so no additional problems arise.

I'm aware of the friend making thread on here too. However, posting on there feels embarrassing because it's like I'm begging. As stated earlier, my awkwardness spreads online too. I have an urge to type a certain way, say certain slang, or crack certain jokes to fit in. Also ghosting,dry conversations, and stuff worsen the anxiety lol

If life were different, I'd be making friends at college like 99% of young adults. On the other hand, I'm on here wallowing in my isolation. Existence really doesn't get better for me. My fear of pain is the only reason I'm breathing, otherwise I'd be gone by now
 
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always_a_crossroads

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Oct 30, 2025
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I'm sorry you're so isolated. It sounds very lonely.
I wish I could offer to try and be friends, but I don't have the spoons to consistently reply to messages >__> (Plus I've got my own weirdness and awkwardness, and I suspect I might not make a very good friend right now regardless...)
I hope you find some comfort, and someone to connect with. It's not selfish to want that.
Sending hugs if you want them.
 
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prettyclam

prettyclam

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I'm sorry you're so isolated. It sounds very lonely.
I wish I could offer to try and be friends, but I don't have the spoons to consistently reply to messages >__> (Plus I've got my own weirdness and awkwardness, and I suspect I might not make a very good friend right now regardless...)
I hope you find some comfort, and someone to connect with. It's not selfish to want that.
Sending hugs if you want them.
You're so kind😭thank you...I really hope I make at least 1 new friend before I ctb
 
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finasteride_end

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Oct 31, 2025
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prettyclam, if it helps, just remember that everyone is a selfish asshole, without exception, including me and you, and it's nothing personal if people decide they don't like you. Actual friendship happens because of entirely selfish reasons as well. The very factors that turn one person off you could draw another person towards you

Not having friends sure sucks, but it also means people can't hurt you. And you had better believe that people you call your "friends" are capable of hurting you, far more so than even strangers can. In fact, whether you have friends or not actually has little to do with whether or not you want to keep on living
 
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Hotsackage

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everyone here as some social awkwardness, so theres a bunch of relief in all of us being together. but i get the urge to meet people, but to be honest a lot of people are self absorbed jerks out there anyway. youll find the right friends in time, if you put yourself in the right situations, dont be shy
 
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lonergirl_26

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Sep 1, 2024
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I'm sorry you are feeling so alone. I don't think it's selfish I think you deserve to make new friends!
I'm in the same place and we have very similar story's.
I'm so desperate for a proper friend yet I can't have one.
I'm 20f and have some of the same interests as you. If you ever want a chat let me know!
 
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prettyclam

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I'm sorry you are feeling so alone. I don't think it's selfish I think you deserve to make new friends!
I'm in the same place and we have very similar story's.
I'm so desperate for a proper friend yet I can't have one.
I'm 20f and have some of the same interests as you. If you ever want a chat let me know!
What do you mean you can't have a friend😔 It sucks making them but I can be one for you!!! We'll both be less lonely haha
 
shiftingtendons

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Nov 15, 2025
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im so sorry you're feeling so lonely. im also super awkward and dont have many friends but i do have some of the same interests as you! we can chat if you'd like :)
 
prettyclam

prettyclam

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Nov 29, 2024
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prettyclam, if it helps, just remember that everyone is a selfish asshole, without exception, including me and you, and it's nothing personal if people decide they don't like you. Actual friendship happens because of entirely selfish reasons as well. The very factors that turn one person off you could draw another person towards you

Not having friends sure sucks, but it also means people can't hurt you. And you had better believe that people you call your "friends" are capable of hurting you, far more so than even strangers can. In fact, whether you have friends or not actually has little to do with whether or not you want to keep on living
Yes humans are selfish creatures, but it feels especially selfish to want friends when I'm going to inevitably ctb. It's like wasting their time in a way lol. But like you said, at least nobody can hurt me! A group of bad friends can easily worsen depression
 
slitwristsbleedcold

slitwristsbleedcold

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Oct 15, 2024
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please don't take this negatively but, friends aren't real, or most aren't, it's all fake connections, the moment one of you, has it better if leaving the other...they'd take the chance immediately

just an example of the average person, what they would do today, not saying you would, since you seem kind, but still :p i hope you got my point

friends aren't real, sob
 
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finasteride_end

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Oct 31, 2025
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Yes humans are selfish creatures, but it feels especially selfish to want friends when I'm going to inevitably ctb. It's like wasting their time in a way lol. But like you said, at least nobody can hurt me! A group of bad friends can easily worsen depression
I'll try to be your friend if you'd like, or as much of one as I can possibly be on an anonymous forum. I am at rock bottom myself and have very little energy. So I can't promise that I can be there for you if you need someone, but I do visit this site a couple times a week

I am every bit as selfish as anyone else and my motives for saying this are basically that I want to feel like I did something valuable with my life even if it's full of useless suffering. And in some small way you remind me of how I used to feel about loneliness
 
boredandoverboard

boredandoverboard

Would I be who I am without the sadness in me?
Nov 18, 2025
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I think people mistake friends for acquaintances which has arguably fell in use. I can chat and be acquainted with you OP. Friendship would be another thing since I reckon all, if not most of us here have a specific idea of what friendship entails. Maybe that's one plausible way to start a friendship? Telling each what the other expects of them?
 

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