i feel like crying.i’m at a bad point where i have no one.help - Help.com

You and me both….you are not alone, no matter how much you may feel that you are.

Everyone goes through stages in life that feel like a test, like the whole world is against us and that it would be much easier to just give up…

Don’t…focus on the good things in life..know that however bad things appear, someone, somewhere is going trhough something so much worse…this always makes me put my troubles in perspective…I can’t deny that I’ve been feeling terrible for weeks now, but just sharing the problem and talking it over can help to ease the pain…what is it exactly that’s making you feel so bad? Or is life in general just feeling overwhelming?

Sending you a big hug - you are not alone.
Kate xx

it can be daunting moving to a new place when you don’t know anyone. When I moved to Paris and I don’t think i spoke to anyone for a few weeks as i was so scared they would laugh at me! I didn’t know anyone and people seemed so unfriendly…it just takes a bit of courage to be outgoing and strike up conversations with new people…

Being 6 foot,dark with a goatee should have nothing to do with it - if anything, it sounds like a bonus to me! Don’t be worried that some girls u don’t know crossed the road when they saw you - their parents have probably lectured them about being careful when out and about at night - i know mine did when i moved away!

focus on the new people you’re going to see on a daily basis - your class mates. Smile and be aproachable…some of them might be intimidated as you look older than them…but a big smile and a friendly word or two can work wonders. Stay strong - i know it’s all a bit scary at the moment, but i promise you that you will look back at your time at univeristy as one of the best phases of your life, and you will make friends you will treasure forever…

are there any clubs or societies you could join? thats a great way to make new friends..what about your flatmates? have you tried inviting some of them out for a drink or a game of footie? there are so many things to do and people to meet - don’t let a negative reaciton from some girls u don’t know ruin your time at uni…and as for your ‘friends’ who don’t want to walk around with you - they sound like people you don’t need to waste time on. If they really are your friends then talk to them - ask them why they are acting this way… you know you’re a good person and as long as you believe that and treat anyone you meet with kindness and a smile, then you will settle into uni life very quickly…

chin up..hugs

Kate xx

anytime xxx