I feel Isolated?

Question

I don't know... I feel isolated a lot... like... I don't relate to the vast majority of the people whom I communicate with on a daily basis. Some recently seem completely oblivious to me (as I pointed out in a a previous question), some seem to feign interest... it is just... I feel isolated, and don't know what to do.

The last thing I want to do is force myself to hunker onto the Internet for friendship, as well as have to turn to my parents more -- both are things which I have tried to get away from since I got out of High School.

Answer 1

It's normal. Although it may not seem like it, everyone, especially teenagers, in this world is standing alone, feeling isolated at one point or another. Keeping that in mind, you really aren't alone.
The world is big, not everyone can keep track of everyone else. Someone else right now might be feeling like this because you were completely oblivious to them. Talking to someone would help, especially a close friend or a family member.

Answer 2

I read your previous questions. Dude you need to get some confidence in yourself. People can sense how you feel about yourself and feed off that. I would bet when you are chatting on line you are more confident because you are not facing someone and have the luxury of being able to think about what you are saying. You can be a little braver on line than face to face. Work on your self esteem. The rest will follow.

Answer 3

When you feel isolated, find someone who needs you. It may be a lonely old person who would like to chat with you. Or it might be a neighbor who needs help with emptying his trash. Whomever it is that you are guided to, interact with them.

Take up a hobby that you like. I collect miniatures. Work on your hobby for awhile and then when you are with your peers tell them you need to leave to collect some things or make some things(your hobby). They will be interested. So include them if you want.

I can assure you that helping others and having an enjoyable hobby or 2 will negate your isolation. Remember, Helen Keller graduated with honors from college and she could not see or hear! Read her books for inspiration.

I wish you the best.

Answer 4

You should count yourself lucky that you don't relate to the"vaste majority" , it only means that you are a unique individual with your own outlook on life. I would focus your frustration or isolate feelings and put them towards something creative that makes "you" feel good instead of trying to pander to the majority.
As you may know most of the greatist musicians, artists, poets come from your standpoint.

Answer 5

Is there anyone in your neighborhood that doesn't go to your school that you could hang out with? What about babysitting? Sometimes hanging out with kids is so much fun and they make the best of friends! Or...are you active at church? Join a youth group.

Answer 6

It sounds to me you are around the wrong people to relate to. I am not sure where you are in life but take what you love most about life and embrace the the people in that arena. For example, you love to sing. Join a church choir or community choir. Also try to put yourself around positive people. When you are around positive energy, it will always lift you up and take you out of that shell that it sounds like you are in.
Best of luck to you.

Answer 7

find people who have the same interests as you. This can be hard at time. I am like you but I am Isolated by choice, I don't like crowds. If you are like that you can meet poeple online to chat with.

Answer 8

If you want a friend, be a friend.