Topic: depression

Question: How do I make new friends?
In the past year, two of my best and only close friends moved to different states. Now I have nobody to hang out with. I'm always alone, and I honestly haven't hung out with anyone since they left. I'm super lonely. What should I do to make new friends? Because they moved and I have no friends now, I think I'm falling into a depression or something. I just need help.

Answer (from Dr. Meredyth LawrynceServing Clients Nationwide):
I am sending your loving vibes as you weather this time when you are trying to find new friends.  I want to share a video about this very concern. How To Make Friends As An Adult

Answer (from Sherry Katz, LCSWCouples and Family Therapist, LCSW):
Definitely it is sad to lose friends who are a regular part of daily life.How did you meet the two friends who just moved away?   Its possible that you could look for similar situations and see if anyone catches your interest to know as a friend.Keeping in mind that friendship is based on trust and common interests, and that these qualities require time to observe and develop, think of what you can do to keep happy while these paths unfold.In addition to being open to meeting new friends, involve yourself in projects from which you'll feel satisfied by your own results.