Hi everyone, I might sound like an oh poor pitiful me person but I just need to tell someone How miserable I am. Here goes. I live in a neighborhood that seems like I'm the oldest kid there, so everyone in my neighborhood is REALLY young like 6 and 7, So there's no one I can just hop on my bike and go see. In the case of friends in general my friends live in a neighboring city, so I see them only on Monday nights for an hour and a half. I love outdoors but living in a neighborhood there's no woods, except for a creek alcove that someone might own. I could go to some woods that are kind of close but my parents won't let me because of how far it is. I love gaming and want to play new games but my comp can't run them, so i'm left to play older games that are multiplayer dead. my days are very repetitive, so It gets boring just doing the same things. I suffer from random anxiety attacks now, even though my family doesn't know. And now with how bad things are I feel like symptoms of depression are coming up. I see kids in other neighborhoods playing and just wish that I was in a different life where things were much happier and better. I could go to my local park and meet people, but again my parents won't let me because it's far. I love going outside but now it's been reduced to just walking up and down the street thinking. There, phew, glad that's off my chest now. Does anyone have any Ideas for something I could do to meet people or something to do in my neighborhood to get things nice again?? If you read the entire thing and are here then tanks for bearing with my sorrows rant.
Ah, you see, this explains everything. Lot's o' kids that are homeschooled go through a similar thing.
What I suggest, is to join a club or social group of some kind at your nearby church/community center, or see what's going on in town, such as fairs or things like that. Even if it is something you are not particularly interested in doing, like art or something, at least you can make some friends. And about your parents not letting you go far? Be honest and tell them what you're feeling. They will probably think about it and let you go the extra distance (pun totally intended).
Ah, you see, this explains everything. Lot's o' kids that are homeschooled go through a similar thing.
What I suggest, is to join a club or social group of some kind at your nearby church/community center, or see what's going on in town, such as fairs or things like that. Even if it is something you are not particularly interested in doing, like art or something, at least you can make some friends. And about your parents not letting you go far? Be honest and tell them what you're feeling. They will probably think about it and let you go the extra distance (pun totally intended).
I know the library near my place had like a kids theater or something, I wouldn't be surprised if your town had something similar. I know there is usually clubs and such unattached to schools, you probably would have to research them a bit though. You should tell your parents that you want friends and that there is no one really in the area to hang out with. I cannot imagine your parents saying you shouldn't have friends.
Actually I'm a volunteer at the library so I work for a couple hours on thursdays, and from what I know of we don't have any kind of programs like that.
Actually I'm a volunteer at the library so I work for a couple hours on thursdays, and from what I know of we don't have any kind of programs like that.
Hm.. you know I've never volunteered or worked at a library, but maybe you could try getting to know some of your co-workers? I mean even if they're out of your age range, it couldn't hurt to try, right?
I suffer from random anxiety attacks now, even though my family doesn't know. And now with how bad things are I feel like symptoms of depression are coming up.
Problem located.
Bring it up with them, and while you're at it, everything else as well. You shouldn't keep things from your parents especially when they can help.
Also what Xetron said. Sports are a great way to make friends and relieve stress.
Actually I'm a volunteer at the library so I work for a couple hours on thursdays, and from what I know of we don't have any kind of programs like that.
They will probably think about it and let you go the extra distance (pun totally intended).
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Not everyone knows this,
But when you go 'Pun intended' it is actually a pun in itself due to the fact that it is a play on words of 'Unintended'.
Just thought I'd let you all know that.
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Just find some clubs or events you might be interested in.
Parents love it when kids get involved with extracurricular activities. It makes them proud.
- Also!, I'm not sure how old you are, but START EARNING MONEY. Jobs are a hassle, but you have NO idea how amazing it feels to have a spare $1000 just sitting in your pocket. You could even spend it on a new computer or even on something for your new found social hobby, eh?
Almost every single one of these thread are jokes to me.
Ah, you see, this explains everything. Lot's o' kids that are homeschooled go through a similar thing.
What I suggest, is to join a club or social group of some kind at your nearby church/community center, or see what's going on in town, such as fairs or things like that. Even if it is something you are not particularly interested in doing, like art or something, at least you can make some friends. And about your parents not letting you go far? Be honest and tell them what you're feeling. They will probably think about it and let you go the extra distance (pun totally intended).
yep, thats the problem.
how old are you btw?^ also building upon what Xetron said, he gave me a good idea.
Join a sporting team maybe? Is there a particular sport that you like or your good at?
Hm.. you know I've never volunteered or worked at a library, but maybe you could try getting to know some of your co-workers? I mean even if they're out of your age range, it couldn't hurt to try, right?
Bring it up with them, and while you're at it, everything else as well. You shouldn't keep things from your parents especially when they can help.
Also what Xetron said. Sports are a great way to make friends and relieve stress.
Well, that's one problem; you're not letting your parents know, even though they can help you.
I go through a similar situation you do, but I at least inform my mother of what's going on.
And as you said you help out at a library, becoming friends with some of your co-workers can help in the situation of needing friends.
ignored my suggestion ASDF
(Offtopic)
Not everyone knows this,
But when you go 'Pun intended' it is actually a pun in itself due to the fact that it is a play on words of 'Unintended'.
Just thought I'd let you all know that.
(Ontopic)
Just find some clubs or events you might be interested in.
Parents love it when kids get involved with extracurricular activities. It makes them proud.
- Also!, I'm not sure how old you are, but START EARNING MONEY. Jobs are a hassle, but you have NO idea how amazing it feels to have a spare $1000 just sitting in your pocket. You could even spend it on a new computer or even on something for your new found social hobby, eh?