How can I become more social and more happier in college?

Question

My friends say I am a serious person and I think that is what pushes other people away from me. It doesn't matter who approaches who to start a conversation but, in the end whomever it is,that person starts to become more distant from me. I try to put a happy front but when I do that people think I'm odd and childish. I've already heard, "just be yourself" but, being me, hasn't helped.
The reason I am so serious is because I didn't have a great childhood. I didn't have the loving family or the comfort that anyone cared about me. I see that there are better things to do than to drink and get high. I look at life differently from the people my age. It seems that if I don't comform to their way of life, then I am the loser. I want to be happy. I want to be more social but, if everyone views me as a serious person, no one seems to want to hang around.

Answer 1

many people share the same thing and element as you do, just try to improve on it, it will not happen overnight but gradually you will if you take a positive approach,and try to go in attend work shops , hpynosis so that your subconsious mind start making you think you are socialand humorous like the way you want to be, and believe in yourself, remember the future still remains there is a long life to go..so be positive

Answer 2

First I waht to congratulate you for your wisdom strenght and your courage , The reason why you have difficulties making friends is this one ,, You are full of sadness Your soul is crying evreyday But none of this is your fault its your prents fault , You need a long therapy Informed yourself at your university oif they p[rovide counseling People are like that when we are sad they are running away , but the you will be happy in your heart and in your soul they will glue to you , You are a nice person and you deserve to be happy Good Luck

Answer 3

get drunk