Isolation
You don’t have to live in the middle of nowhere to feel like you’re all on your own. It’s just as possible to feel isolated in the middle of a crowded school yard.
All kinds of things can set you apart – your sex, your colour, your height, your weight, being serious about school, or just looking different. You can also feel lonely even though everyone else thinks you’re confident and you’ve got loads of friends.
If you are struggling with isolation, it's very important not to just give up and cut yourself off from other people. Joining after-school clubs, sports, music classes, etc. are all great ways to meet people and to put yourself out there. The more things you get involved with, the more confidence you will get, which will help you break out of the vicious circle.
Don't wait on your friends or people to contact you - if you haven't heard from them for a while it's not because they don't care, it's more likely that they are really busy with other things. So drop them a text asking them how they are, or Bebo them and ask to meet up.
Everyone feels a bit lonely at some stage or other - you can change this by making the first move. The key is to not wait on others to get in touch!! Remember these feelings do pass.
