I’m 16F, and for the past few years, my mental health has been really bad. But now, I’m much better, and I’ve been focusing on getting back on track. However, I still haven’t made friends or gone on social media because I wanted to prioritize getting back on track.
I know it might seem strange or weird. So yes, this is my first time using social media, and it’s so confusing. I understand how TikTok and Instagram work kinda, but Snapchat is the most confusing one to me.
But anyway, now I feel the need to talk to people. While I have family, they’re mostly adults or young children, and the ones close to my age and I have grown apart. From what I’ve heard from my cousin, having zero followers on social media and no friends in general is unusual, and I understand that.
But how do I explain this to people without diving into the full details of my mental health right away? I’ll eventually share, but I want them to trust me more first. It’s important to note that I’ve been homeschooled my whole life. I did have friends before, but we moved when I was younger, and I lost contact with them. The years of moving resulted in self-isolation.
How can I make friends, both online and in real life, and how do I explain having zero followers? Also, I hope this is the right subreddit I should post on. Sorry, this is long.