Im 18 and this is not a depressive question and i am not feeling that way its just when i was at the age of 14 i was really happy and had a great life and nothing in the world mattered. I had great friends and never had a care in the world, i was popular in school too and then when i left things changed.

I had to get a job and i have just lost my smile in a way. I cant really be myself around people anymore and im very nervous about meeting new people and find it hard to be independant in anything i do.I have lost that buzz about me and im not sure how to get it back.

I dont think i have lost who i was but i need to find a way to get the old me back. I do have a few friends but not loads. I dont really go out that much and when i do its only once in a while,

Im not sure how to make my life better as all my friends from school have moved on with their lifes but i havent made any new friends.

What can i do and has anyone felt the same or had a similar experience? Thanks.