Why do i feel so detached from my own age group?

Question

please help me, i'm being cocky here, but i just can't seem to find people my age interesting to talk to, or i just simply feel detached from them, i mostly try to avoid them when i see people from school in public places. i have a group of friends from school, and they are great, but i just feel so detached and isolated from them.

i just don't know why....?

i just turned 17 a month ago btw, and i'm not sure, but i sort of had depression a year back

Answer 1

you are now turning to be a adult/ there is nothing wrong with the way you think. you might  go thur life liking different age groups and that is ok. i like older people they are more likely to know more imam 52 and like older people i don't really hang with people my age. also i like younger ones also like my kids ages well my best friend she is 26 so it is all up to how you want to live your life your ok kid take care

Answer 2

Maybe it's because you've grown up differently than them, or maybe because all your life you've grown up with people older than you (or younger). So you've gotten used to talking to them about what they find interesting, and the people your age don't find that as amusing like you. Maybe you truly don't really like them as your friends, but refuse to believe or see it. Well, there's probably a lot of people your age group that you can actually get along with, and talk with them about things you like and find interesting.

Sorry if this is not helping you, it just came to mind when I saw your question. Anyway, I hope you feel better soon!

Answer 3

well,it could be two things,you may have been still affected by your depression,or you're maturing faster than they.I personally think is the second...i mean,i am the same you say,i can't seem to find myself with people of my age,but because i am more deep and profound in chats than them,they're just like living the life like there's no tomorrow,i dont,i do act like a grown up (im about to be 18 next month) and feel like one,that's why i talk to older people and can seem to maintain a nice conversation with them.Don't worry,i think that's something normal we all start to feel with friends of our age,when we are used to talk to older people.

Answer 4

It sounds like you may have social anxiety.  I would talk to your Dr. about  a prescription.  Are you being treated for depression?  How is your self-esteem?  Maybe you don't feel comfortable with yourself, therefor you detach yourself from others or avoid confrontation all together.  Do you have older friends your comfortable with?