You do you, it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. When it comes to personal health you have to do what you feel is right and you don’t have to go against your instincts just to please others. Stop worrying what everyone else thinks and focus on yourself, you will surely find the right path doing what you feel is right rather than going against your own feelings on the matter. It’s your peace of mind and comfort that’s at stake if you waste time people pleasing you’ll never be happy with yourself.

Friends come and go and some are here to stay. Dont stress about making friends or keeping friends the right ones will come along. You get out of the life the effort that you put into it, and the same goes for making and keeping friends. Make time to be social and take the time to get to know others. You don’t know what you’re missing out on until later in life when life gets less social and more focused on relationships, family, and work. Still put in the effort.

Making friends is important, “Whether you’re a people person or not, connecting with a community is integral to your sense of belonging.” [1] I’m learning in recovery to be social and open up and be comfortable talking with others and sharing my story. It’s not an easy process, when confronted with the fear of being judged or appearing less than for what you have to say in life. You just hope that you will find some mutual understanding along the way. It feels good to have friends again and be social.

References:

[1] https://www.npr.org/2023/05/17/1176641928/how-to-make-friends-anywhere-you-move