i have no friends?

Question

i'm 15 and have no friends....i dont go to school b/c im home schooled.....i dont go outside b/c im scared ( i have been true a lot) so how can i make a friend...my family is not much of a help..so i came here for help...and i tryed to ignore it but now...i cant!!!

Answer 1

Google this word: Agoraphobia

It is the fear of being outside, specifically wide open spaces. If you have this, it can be crippling. If you read the info and think it sounds like something you have, print the info out and give it to your mom.

Answer 2

Is there any reason you are afraid to go outside, I don't know where you live, but you have to make some changes in your life.
Start slow, if you can find a place to volunteer where there are people, that would be a start, just get out, you are too young to be going through this, you, and only you can help yourself through this no matter what the circumstances are, you deserve a good life, take what ever or wherever your talents lie and try to do something with them, so that you can make the best of your life, sometimes our families are not much help, because they to have their problems. If you have to take a sheet of paper and list all your good traits as well as your bad ones and see if an answer doesn't come to you, if you are a spiritual person, pray for guidance and don't give up.
Bless you, I shall say a prayer for you.

Answer 3

The net is a great place to meet friends, but just be careful as there can be some unsavory people (paedophiles etc) not to scare you any further.

Get a webcam and communicate to others perhaps in the same neighbourhood as you and perhaps play some online games.

Remember some golden rules: Don't give your personal details too much ie where u live. And dont ever give out your credit card numbers.

Another suggestion, join a club, a scouting group, or a church group I know you don't like going outside, but perhaps getting driven from home to these places may be OK??

A more personal way would be to ask your parents to introduce you to their friend's children, who know you may click.

Good luck Buddy!

Answer 4

You really should find some sort of social outlet. The internet is okay, but a real social outlet will help you so much more. Do you go to church? I have a lot of friends from church, see if there are activities you can participate in during the week.

Are there any sports you like? Maybe you could join a team or club.

It's really hard to find friends if you never meet new people.

Answer 5

Do you have any cousins that are around your age...? If you do then you could ask to hang out with them and their friends... If not I would talk to your parents and tell them what your thinking. I would think about not being home schooled any longer, make a list of why to be home schooled and why not to be, then research some schools in your area and show your parents. Dont be afraid to go outside...the point of life is living it and you only get one life.

Answer 6

Maybe you can try doing some volunteer work. www.volunteermatch.org, for instance, can help you find places that you might be interested in volunteering at close to where you live.

Although, you saying that you're scared to go outside seems a little unusual and might make it hard for you to find friends. Do you think you might have a social anxiety disorder or something? I have a (generalized) anxiety disorder myself, so I know it can be scary throwing yourself out there in new situations and meeting new people. If this is really bothering you, you might want to consider seeing a counselor, I know that really helped me out.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Answer 7

First. Try to think of all the places where you might be able to make friends. Church? Synagogue? Temple? Neighbors? Say hello and smile. Talk about video games, music, shopping, sports gear, just find some topic you can connect with them on.

Second. Do you have family in the area? cousins? Maybe they can introduce you to other kids your age.

Third. Don't worry so much. Always remember to take precautions to protect yourself but don't let fear control your life. Break it now or it will always be in charge....

Answer 8

Dont panic about it. Why dont you start off with making some online friends? It's a small step.

Try websites like www.teenspot.com to meet people your age. (warning, this site also contains ALOT of horny teens!)

Next, are there any neighbours your age? It doesnt matter that you are homeschooled, try and join some clubs in the area, depending on your interests, whether it be dancing or football, or art. Hope I helped xxx

Answer 9

i just moved and i don't have any either. I know i'm going to sound like your mom here, but try to put yourself a little bit out of your comfort zone. Find some places in your area that has group activities. Ask your mom if you can stop being homeschooled. I was homeschooled through 2-8 grade and i didn't know ANYBODY when i came here.

You really just gotta put yourself out there and try to make a difference to the world

Answer 10

Well, you should ask to go to a regular school.

if not that, then go to hangouts like the boys and girls club, a pool hall, or a game room or bowling alley. you are sure to find friends there.

since you are home schooled you could even get a part time job doing something simple as long as it doesnt interfere with your home schooling. you could meet a friend that way also.

but you can't meet people sitting in the house all day!

also, know who and who NOT to hang out with. some people you think are your friend are not, even when they say they are....

good luck and best wishes to you

Aaron