Re: Young. Lonely. Scared.

Hey Lonely76,

Sounds like you painted yourself into a corner. It is all too easy to talk yourself into believing people don't like you and you don't have friends. Negaitive think is self promoting. Try talking to your parents and other family members about your concerns/thoughts. If you find that hard then perhaps you could speak to your doctor etc.

There are so many things you could try..the obvious one is to re-establish contact with your good friend at the first church you mention. Call him up and arrange something, start rebuilding that link. Gradually work your way back into the Church, yeah sure you will have to surf the initial wave of insecurity and feeling uncomfortable.

The truth is you are at the age when old friendships move on and new ones are forged. If you don't try to keep the old ones alive then they will wither. Perhaps you need to make new ones. You mention that you play soccer. Find and join a local club. That is probably the best way to make new friends.

You could also consider a summer job. Working with other people of your own age is a good way of making friends and you will have some money too!

If you are feeling very negative about yourself, then please seek help now. Don't let it fester.

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