I am so unhappy! I don't feel I can truly connect with anyone! I am so lonely, a part of me wants to die!

Lonely is, IMO, the worst feeling in the world. I've been in that place where no matter how many people are around, you feel completely and totally alone. Have you ever considered seeing a counselor? Sometimes, having a disinterested party to talk to can work wonders.

Do you have self esteem problems as well?

get out with your friends. thats the best suggestion,

I find when I go out with my friends away from home away from the computer I have so much fun

I'm sorry you're having problems. Please don't keep putting off seeing a doctor. Loneliness is hard, I know. If you're put on antidepressants and that causes you trouble being in the Army, it's not the end of the world. The worst thing that can happen is you will be honorably discharged. Your life is more important than being in the armed services. I wish you peace.

The number one complaint of Americans is loneliness, which is sort of ironic if you think about it. All those people, feeling so alone, are part of the biggest group of people.

hmmm my suggestion would be to chat to someone about it, maybe chat to us on here if you wnt into why you feel lonely. do you feel lonely because you dont have a partner or because you don't have the motivation to go outside and socialize yourself because you dont feel worthy. either way i think maybe talking to yourself and having a conversation would probs work, it doesnt always mean your weird because your talk to yourself, i do it sometimes. i'm feeling lonley at this present moment in time and have done for 6 months now. being with a girl i liked didn't even sort that out so im still trying to see where it lies. i think mine is because i'm not with my father, but im going to see him next month so we shall see. you will get out of it, just look into your heart and try and see the first thing you desire and go for it. atleast then your doing something and if it works then it works if not then move on to the next.

Today, I had another breakdown. I managed to hide my most of my feelings at work...however, I sent text messages to relatives, mainly saying, "I feel so lonely, I want to die." I mentioned to one family member that I wanted to cut myself again. He suggested getting a dog, drinking, or having sex. I began to sob as I was talking to a friend from St. Louis. He strongly suggested antidepressants. I was nervous 'cause I was afraid the Army would find out. That's all to say for now.

I don't know how many years I will live like this. I hate being myself! My paternal relatives don't care about me! I wish I would just die!