To think I made a huge mistake?

[Neveranewleaf]

I’ve come travelling on my own in Asia and I’m miserable - the country I’m in is beautiful and the people so friendly. I’m just so sad and alone.

I felt lonely at home and I feel even more lonely out here.

I think it’s perfectly normal to feel that way OP. How long have been out there? Is it near the start of your travels?

Ive always wanted to do it, but never had the balls. But my friend did it. She met most of her travel buddies in hostels and whilst out doing farm work when she went to Aus from south east Asia.

I don’t think you’ve made a mistake. You’re embarking on a once in a life time opportunity. You’ve done this for a reason. Your experiencing other cultures. That’s priceless. Please don’t let the feeling of loneliness hold you back.

Put yourself out there. Go on excursions. Go to bars. Get chatting to like minded people. Find some places to volunteer. Cafes, restaurants, animal sanctuaries where you are bound to meet other travellers and make friends.

I'm sorry you're lonely OP, but if you're going to be lonely you might as well be in a beautiful interesting place where new sights will offer stimulation and distraction.
When we're sad, the way I see it, we have to be somewhere, so might as well be somewhere good!
Practically, could you join a tour for single travellers? Gadventures are meant to be very good.

Hi op, no I think that's pretty normal! It's bound to be a bit of a shock to the system to be in a new country alone especially with perhaps a different language and culture to get familiar with. How long have you been there? I'd try to sign up for some classes, maybe a language class/ cooking class/ group tours and just be friendly to everyone and be proactive and try to initiate meeting up etc. Could you take on a few hours work somewhere? I'd say try to have a plan for each day so you're not left feeling at a loose end and give it time. You will get used to feeling by yourself without feeling lonely and you'll hopefully meet some like minded people. I think it's really brave to go travelling by yourself but brave doesn't mean easy and fear-free.

If I fly East, long haul, I always feel really depressed for a few days. (Not done it THAT often!) I want to go home, don't like it etc. Maybe this affects you, too?
Hope you feel more like making the most of things soon.

I did the same, donkeys years ago and felt equally lonely at first. But quite quickly random solo travellers I didn’t know would start talking to me. After a few days I became the random solo traveler chatting to anyone on their own. I think I felt lonelier because everyone else seemed to be in a couple or a group and I felt like Billy no mates. But remember, you’ve done a very brave thing by going in the first place, try and relax a bit and enjoy the trip.

What age are you?? And do you have Instagram??

I love travelling alone. You can meet so many people and the random nature of it can be so much fun.
Are you staying in hostels? The sort with a common room?
As someone else said, take a few classes. Allow yourself to acclimatise and get over jetlag.
How long are you going to be away for?
Also, is there a forum where you can swap info and meet people. Last time I travelled alone it was Thorn Tree, but I don't think that's a thing anymore.
Good luck.

Book on sone organised day trips/tours via tripadvisor - you'll meet other people who are travelling - have fun and company.

GAP tours a safe and full of people who are in exactly your position. Go online book a tour and find some friends. I would suggest too staying in hostels as you get to meet more people in communal areas.