Whats the best way to find a friend?

Personally, drop those people who do not give you what you send out. It will hurt, it will be hard, but it is necessary. Start fresh.Dealing with depression is hard. I have it, I should know. Find people who can empathize or will do their best to sympathize with how it feels. If people refuse to understand then you have no time for their crap. Move on and find someone worthwhile.As for finding friends? I find friends in the oddest of places. I can be sitting in my local coffee shop and strike up a conversation with someone noticing me drawing. I've made several friends that way. See someone wearing an item with a logo of your favorite band/TV show/movie/comic on it? Compliment them. You don't always have to dive deep into an emotional connection. Sometimes starting small grows big. One of my closer friends started out as a friendly barista who I complimented on his drink making skills. Now we talk as often as we can.And if you need someone to talk to about your depression or simply to vent, I'm always available. If I'm not online, you can leave me a message and I'll be sure to reply.

I agree with Katie! Let the people who aren't 100% there for you go. I would say the best way is to find people with common interests. Search around for groups or clubs that center around things you enjoy, make conversation with people, look around online for blogs/groups with your common interests. For the people already in your life, try expressing your feelings to them, spending more time with them, or try telling them about how things are going, if they aren't there for you they aren't true friends worth keeping around. Depression is one of the hardest things I've had to deal with, along with connecting with others during. I totally understand it! Don't hesitate to message me anytime!

well Joel,tho you had great answers from Katie & Ella & I agree with 'em totally,but since I was & bit still in the boat of depression I know what you mean & feel,..but I decided to type you my way of making friends as "Male" since they both up there are females with all do respect to 'em,I for one made it like swift bird,there are too many social networks & many add me groups,forums,apps....make a good nick name you feel comfortable with & it's like starting fresh with that nick name,also you will feel more comfy to speak behind nick name...& you don't have to share all your life with all tiny details with single person only,be forewarned,if u made it with one person like me you will make mistake cuz once that person decide to leave whether willingly or else..but that would be devastating to you like it did to me....gather people all around the world...& spread yourself "vent" & trust me while you are moving haters are the fastest thing to try to attach to you & the first thing to fall they r like dust so keep moving fast....only your true friends will be found hardly but also will stick by you under all conditions,...& I hope Katie allow me to use her example up there when she said:"drawing & complimenting"so Joel,I'll end up with Albert Einstein saying (everybody is Genius,if you put him in place)..& I'm beyond sure your skillful,talented,& also gifted I don't know the difference,hope you now bit smiled :)okay,Joel remember you aren't & won't be alone so feel free to talk any moment..hope that was helpful,& cheered you up..take good care of yourself,Joel ^^"

Hi Joel,For me, the best way to find a friend is do not "find". You just need to keep your heart open no matter what. I have been depressed as well and I have lost some of my friends but that did not keep me from closing the doors. Learn to appreciate your worth and value, learn to love yourself. Open up your heart, and when you open your eyes, you'll see the people who truly values you for what you were, what you are, and who you will be :) Cheer up :) By the way, you can always hit me up or send me a message whenever you feel like it :D God Bless!

Reach out to people, and I'll happily be friends with you. I'm typically available online, and I am quite familiar with depression.

I'll drop you a friend request.

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