Feeling disconnected

[damocles23]

I feel disconnected from my friends. I feel alone even when I'm with them. I'd like to tell them how I feel, but I can't find the words. I don't want to appear needy, but I never wanted human contact more than now. They have reassured me that they care, but I don't see it anymore. I want to talk with them today about this, but I don't know how.

[Unbreakable.]

I am sorry you're struggling, that sounds unpleasant and difficult.

Sometimes reassurance doesn't help and that's fair.
Have you thought about what it is that you need to feel connected?
What are the things that make you feel like people care?

It is okay if you don't have the answers for now, I find it can be really tricky to understand one's one needs.

[damocles23]

The small things. Like small gestures of appreciation, the familiarity in some things, the in jokes, the winks and a good deal of attention as immature as it sounds. It's difficult to explain.