Do you feel like anyone actually cares?

It doesn’t matter if anyone else cares about me or not so I don’t ask myself that question. What matters is if I care about me. That’s it.

I think that if people are honest, the thought at least crosses their mind when they feel isolated or overwhelmed.
Most of my family cares, and I have my kids and grandkids, so I am well off that way.
Being so shy, it is hard for me to make close friendships, although I feel I do here online.
I had some in the past in the real world, but they kind of fizzled out over the years.
I am starting to go back to church, which has helped me, but it could be a social gathering, book club, participating in community events, or even volunteering that may help you come in contact with more people.
I have a couple of months to get through, and then I plan on joining some community groups.
I feel even if I don't make any deep relationships, at least it gets me out among people and not so isolated.

Nobody cares unless you give them a reason to. They got their own lives to worry about.

Having connections is important, but it's not everything. At the end of the day you always go back to yourself, so you better learn how to be okay with being alone regardless of who you have in your life. Otherwise you'd probably come off as being a leech

But I do know full well how bad loneliness is. I really only broke out of it after getting a dog. It encouraged me to go out more for walks, and so I got to get fresh air, feel the sun on my skin, see the neighborhood, say hi to my random people, and make occasional conversation. It made me more comfortable with getting out more.

The trick to finding people is by finding ways to connect with them. Sometimes that's just dumb comments about the weather or the news. Sometimes it's saying you like their hair or think their shirt is cool. If you run into the same people enough times, you'll build rapport and find common ground. It has to be natural though. Trying to force anything is a surefire way to creep people out.

It does suck when you're so lonely and desperate to fill the void in your life, but that's where having hobbies and interests come in. It gives you something to look forward to while you're in the process of meeting people. But again, you have to learn how to be good with you first.

Yes I have no one anymore but compared to the bad friends I had am better off. Hope things look up soon for you

Yes, I have a few people in my life that actually care.

Yeah it sucks dude. Its been years since I've been invited anywhere. The only time my phone rings is when someone needs something.

meh. not really.