The world is too empty

LegacyUser

Hey,

So im having bit of an issue and its having a big impact. basically im on several sites/apps talking to people . i know of loads of people and spoken to few directly. i can talk to the world but yet somehow im still on my own. Im not in college and im not working anymore. im only 21 but yet dont seem to have any friends to go out with. I had a few friends growing up but college separated us all. The friend(s) at home dont go out, or are too focused on education or busy working. i know im not the only one in this position. But its like even when i was working couldn't go out with them because difference in age group. and in college never really got out.

As much as i like talking to people. Id rather speak to them in person. and its stating to have an impact on my mental health, just this big bubble of isolation. Any activities require me to travel to limerick or somewhere. feel like im running out of options trying to meet groups of people to be honest dont even know what to look for in order to do stuff i dont play sports so kind of always limited me.

folamh

Naturally you will be isolated if you're neither working nor in college. Do you plan to find a job soon? Even if you don't talk to anyone, it would at least take your mind off the loneliness.

LegacyUser

Yes im currently looking for a job. im not long out of my last one. The reason im feeling isolated is because all im doing is just talking to people. Its like some how the people i meet are not drinkers or interest in hanging out but just talking. Honestly im sick of talking. Id rather be walking with a group of people and not talking. This fear of like rejection thats there because no one wants to hang in person is the killer.

I dont know what activies to look for or what activites are out there for lads my age bar sport.

Rubberchikken

check out volunteering. there's a big sister big brother group out there that are looking for volunteers.
if you're not into sport, how about a night class in something that would interest you.

it's good your job hunting, but in the meantime it's good to keep busy.