isolation

[creamcheese]

Hi guys,
I've posted here about being "isolated" before but now it's become worse. This is basically my last semester of college. Not that I've really had a "social life" to begin with, but none of the few friends I do have really don't talk to me much. For most of my friends, their schedule is just going to class (or not even showing up most of the time), working and penciling in time for going out for drinks, etc. I don't drink, and nobody invites me anyway. The only time we can have a conversation is when I'm asked for homework, notes, or help in general. A lot of the nicer people on campus either transferred out or graduated. The one friend I used to have who went here has had emotional problems herself, very severe that I have had to get involved (which ended up adding to my anxiety/depression) and also is not going to my school. As a result, I haven't had many social interactions-mostly, I only interact with my family and as a result I tend to worry too much about their health and well-being as well as my own. Sometimes I have morbid thoughts, assuming the worst all the time-everytime I get a phone call from an unknown number, I start panicking, I go to sleep and am afraid and it is reflective of the things I dream about. I worry all the time to the point I'm exhausted and upset all the time. This can also be due to being that time of the month for me in addition to this stress, but essentially I have no positive friendships. I just feel like interacting with friends has been forceful lately, I often feel upset around people's company more than elated and my anxiety and depression, especially depression, has skyrocketed. I tend to get dizzy spells and exhaustion. I wonder if anybody else has problems with their social circle and can offer any advice or good reads.
Thank you

[liveitup898]

consider joining social clubs that your school offers, and participate in events that go on within the school as well.

network with people!  this will not only benefit your social life but also your professional life.

make friends, dont be affraid to get out there.......

during this time, you should utilize the gym.  exercise helps release these negative thoughts and is healthy for you overall.

change your diet...if you drink a lot of caffeine stay away from it. 

[creamcheese]

consider joining social clubs that your school offers, and participate in events that go on within the school as well.

network with people!  this will not only benefit your social life but also your professional life.

make friends, dont be affraid to get out there.......

during this time, you should utilize the gym.  exercise helps release these negative thoughts and is healthy for you overall.

change your diet...if you drink a lot of caffeine stay away from it.

Yeah, I should def cut out the caffeine (probably makes my anxiety worse). But I am a part of organizations. I work at a Women's Center and am a sec/treasurer for one org. It is really frustrating. Nobody there is enthusiastic, I come up with ideas, but they are only possible to undertake when I have more than one interested person-and when there is literally nobody willing to help me out, it furthers my sadness. I do try to network with people as well, but it hasn't been easy so far. And I do exercise, either at the gym, or in my dorm. Could be more regular on that. Thanks for the tips.