What do you say is the best way to make friends?

In February this year I moved from foster care and a place where I had an abndance of friends and aquaintences to a place where I am finally back with my mum but I have not been able to make any friends because I am no longer at school. I did start working and unfortunately fell really unwell (which Im still getting over) so I have not had much time to make friends and I dont even know where to start. I usually make friends so easily because of my open mind and outgoing personality, which usually leads to me talking to strangers all the time.

PLEASE HELP ME AS I AM GETTING DEPRESSED. I CANNOT REALLY LEAVE THE HOUSE AND ITS ALL STARTING TO GET ON TOP OF ME. I dont want to go back because i have been waiting many years to come to this place to be back with my mother.

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There should be some clubs or teams (non-school affiliated) that you can join. Maybe at the YMCA? The camaraderie of a team can last for years.

If this isn't appealing to you, I'd suggest checking out some cultural events that you enjoy. Maybe go to a poetry slam or a jazz club (if those are things that you like). Go to a book reading.

Lastly, I think it's way too easy to say "be yourself." I've been where you are many times and still suffer from being nervous around others at times. But general tips are:

1) Smile and lift your head up (ppl will be more attracted to you if you seem to have a pleasant demeanor)
2) Be positive and don't be afraid to approach people
3) Remember that nobody's beneath, nor above you

I sincerely hope that this helps.

Just relax and be your outgoing friendly self, I'm sure that if you start talking to people you'll be bound to make some new friends, just take it easy and be yourself the rest will fall into place. Best of luck to you

Try to hold a party and make everyone happy.

I agree just relax and be yourself. If you've been away from your mother so long maybe you and her can start some kind of hobby to do together... then you can meet new people together. Maybe being with her will help relax you some. As for the people at work invite one or two of them to lunch. Having time with them outside of work will help to be out of the work atmosphere, which is usually too active to get to know anyone. Once you have made friends with one or two of them, you will start to get to know everyone else. Hope all goes well.

Moving from friends is hard. Just BE YOURSELF! My best friend moved to Gainesville last year and didn't know anyone, she was depressed and homesick. We met at work and have hit it off ever since we do everything together. I am still 1 of her only friends here but I know it has helped her a lot. Don't give up on yourself and fall into depression, it will take some time to make friends due to the fact it takes getting to really know someone before you know if they are indeed a true friend. Try staying in contact with your friends back home to pass time by. You don't need an abundance of friends 1 true friend would probably do. Unfortunately to make friends you will need to get out of the house because they won't come knocking at your door. Staying cooped up will make your depression worse...trust me on that 1. Good Luck in your new home.

Yes be yourself and all of that, but don't try to go out of your way to please others. Join clubs or groups if you go to school. Often people join those clubs because of a common interest. You could do volunteer work...that could make you feel better and you could meet some nice and friendly people.