How Do I find genuine friends in high school? I'm getting depressed and frustrated?

Hey everybody.





I'm a freshman in high school. Last year all of my friends moved to different schools, and I was forced into a brand new school knowing almost nobody!





I figured making friends would be easy... It had been in middle school. I wore the "right" clothes, I tried to be outgoing, and I was friendly to most people. I figured friendships would eventually happen, and I think I let a few good opportunities slip.





I did some things at the start of the year I regret. I walked in with my head up my ***, and I could have done a better job of meeting new people. I soon learned that this was not the right way to make new friends. At this point, It was almost half-way through the school year. I feel like I missed my opportunity!





Before christmas I made a few new friends, and I thought I had things on the right track. After a while I noticed my "friends" would make fun of me, and not treat me like a real friend. Worse, I found out that they use drugs and alcohol!

How Do I find genuine friends in high school? I'm getting depressed and frustrated?
Hey,


I honestly think you need to focus on finding ONE friend that you can really connect with, and from there you can start trying to integrate other people. Once you've made one really good friend, you'll be more confident, and you won't feel as lonely. Sure, everyone has their cliques, but I find that the best friends I've had in my life were all from different cliques, and we somehow came together because a few of us became friends and started inviting the others out. Now we're still close, even though we go to different colleges. The best thing you can do is to try to think of a person in one of your classes who you get along with and have something in common with. Then try to turn that into hanging out outside school. Try joining another club at school that is more interactive. Finally, remember that there are likely other people out there just like you at your school, who are not losers but don't have anyone to hang out with. Try finding one of them and making friends with them. They will be grateful you did.
Reply:lol.. same thing is happening to me :L Dont you just h8 it??
Reply:stop that negative thinking - it wont get you anywhere. have you ever heard of the law of attraction? If you keep on being a positive person - people will be drawn to your inner confidence.





Stop TRYING TOO HARD. Relax and have fun. High school friendship is only a phase - its rare friendship from high school even survive.





Stop looking. True friends will find their way to you when you at least expect it! Trust me. In the meantime, enjoy life to the fullest!





Read the link below. It'll help you understand.
Reply:Well if your school has clubs or sports, maybe take the chance and try something new. You will meet new people and you may even enjoy what you joined. Good luck!
Reply:something similar happened to me las year but on the contrary, I made lots of friends who I soon started not to like, so I decided to be alone. Although they were very nice people, I felt they weren't like me in any way!


I do have friends at school but not as much as I used to have when I was in my previous school, besides most of my friends goes to different schools and well... it's a long story, so, let's get back to your problem:





first make friends with people to whom you have something in common, such as music, they are likely to think like you. so know you have a friend who will surely introduce you to his friends, and know you will have a group of friends, but I don't know if genuine... you have to find out that, but it will take time, be patient











good luck!