So, I've decided to move out of my parent's house because I feel that it is the right time. The thing is, now I'm having pre-anxieties about feelings of lonliness...is that normal? I'll be moving to a place closer to college and I don't know too many people. Any advice? Then again, life isn't like the "Friends" tv show. Maybe this will be a good experience for me. I'm about the right age to do things on my own, experience living by myself, and it'll probably make me a stronger person. I'm still anxious though. Yikes.
2007-01-05 15:46:15 · 4 answers · asked by bettyboop 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It sounds like living on your own is a serious deal for you so you have every right to feel anxiety about it. And yes, it is normal. As far as meeting people goes, it is actually quite easy. When I moved to Orlando for school, I knew one friend from high school. I hung around with him for a while but eventually found a couple of people through work and school who I was just more comfortable hanging around with and had more fun with. They had friends who eventually became my friends. People hang around a type and others who are their type, so if you meet one person and hit it off, it could turn into you enjoying the presence of their friends and then, "boom, you've got a brand new circle of friends in no time at all." If you meet someone in a class or working out or something and it may seem that they're cool don't be afraid to ask if they'd like to go out for a drink or coffee or a movie or something. There are so many people at college who are out of their comfort zones and will be looking to meet new people so enjoy the college experience, it is a great one and the only one you'll ever have.
Life is kind of like Friends, that's why people liked it so much
2007-01-05 15:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by Phat Kidd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anxiety is a normal thing. U are about to step into a new world. It's very exciting but scary.. I remember when I did it.. u will make friends and do o.k. by yourself.. u can finally make ur own decisions. It's just the next step to growing up..and being independent. Join a soriority if u think u can keep ur grades up...attend other things like Baptist Student Union or Wesley (church of Christ).. they don't care if u are that religion or even if u go to church.. they have things like free lunches, dances, etc. It's a good way to get to know people and make friends.. U will be o.k. GL
2007-01-06 00:29:03 · answer #2 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was married and holding down a full time job at age 17. My husband worked out of town and I spent 2 to 3 weeks by myself.
You're going to handle it. Hang in there!
2007-01-05 23:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a roomate, throw a party, or just get plain used to being lonely for quite some time,
2007-01-05 23:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋