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I'm 20 yrs old and gay I have never dated anyone or kissed anyone and I feel ashamed and lonely all of the time. I never really had friends because I was insecure so they all took advantage of me and I was bullied a-lot. On top of all that I think I have a severe social anxiety.
You don't sound too far off from me. Some advice that I can give to be positive, yes the world can suck here and there but it's not always such a bad place. Life can be cool sometimes, a guy could like drop $10 on the floor, that would be awesome, and somebody could also compliment your hair one day. As for the social anxiety, I think that's something that you have to work on for yourself, try talking to people and I don't mean full in-depth conversations. I simply mean just talk to someone as your leaving class about how boring or interesting the lecture was. I can help you with the loneliness, frankly that's a problem I also have.
I love reading Anime7's insight. He is always so spot on. Like he said man, don't let the world get you down. Put yourself out there, talk to random people, and just have a good time.
Thanks for the comment but it is hard when you're barraged by the media with sex,couples, and romance
Is it normal that you feel lonely and depressed in that situation? Yes.
Can that situation be corrected? Yes.
Being lonely and depressed are especially crippling to a person. The loneliness brings on depression and the depression in turn causes one to shy away from people.
There are solutions though. It might sound stupid, but speaking as a 20 year old male who just went through a bout of depression, you need to get out and do something, or really anything just to get you started. Start talking to people, even if it's just online or on the phone. The important part is just to do something.
Also, if you feel like you're alone in this struggle, just don't. There are communities all over the Internet and even in the real world that will support you. If you need someone to talk to, feel free to PM me or just ask. IIN is one of the most welcoming communities online I've ever seen, and the people here seem genuinely helpful.
When I feel that way, my friends keep asking me, "Why do you look so glum?"