I think, like most people, I found this forum googling "I am lonely".

I was first diagnosed with low self-esteem when I was in third grade. At that time, it didn't seem to be much of a problem, but as I got older, especially now I can see that it had a major impact on my life.

I never really made friends in school, and I never really spent time with the friends that I had. So, with a lack of money for college, and the thought that it could help me with my self-esteem issues. I joined the military.

During that time, I was sent to South Korea. That is when I met the most wonderful woman in my life. I loved her so much that when I finished my service, I came back to be with her...And thats when everything fell apart.

When I found out she had cheated on me, the little boy with no friends came back. Coupled with the fact, that I was in a country with Confucianist traditions. There was no way, for me to make friends.

I was and currently enrolled in a Korean Language program, but most of the students attending the same program cannot speak english. So even if I wanted to make friends its nearly impossible because we cant even communicate. So depressing...

And ever since I broke up with my ex, I have had insomnia, and sleepwalked a few times. Sometimes I feel like my life is spinning out of control, and there is nothing I can do to stop it.

Anyways, I hope everyone is having a good day. And I hope I can make some new friends.

Welcome KUstudent

Possibly a very big impact. It seems that it can touch about every aspect of the lives of those afflicted with it.

Hi KUstudent, and welcome to the forum.

Thats not good that your Ex cheated on you after the military. I hear that it happens all the time. Hope you find a new mate