I have no friends in college and feel especially depressed.

My fiance uses depression as an excuse to be lazy and bitchy sometimes. Get out of your comfort zone and do something different you pleb.

I spent most of college without becoming too close to anyone. The deepest friendships I ever made were probably roommates and group project members. I know the faces of most of my classmates, but don't talk to any of them - just listen to them talk to each other.

I'm probably what you'd call very anti-social, and can be pretty happy by myself. But it's taking a toll on me, and I've discovered that if I cut off too much social contact for too long, tempting as that seems, I go a little (a lot?) bonkers.

I'd say, join a club. The smaller the club the better - that way, your absence is noticed, and even if you might not feel like it, you're pressured to show up, regularly. Choose a club that you like, and preferably would give you useful skills for your career - or a healthier lifestyle - either would be really beneficial.

Talking on the internet to strangers is only a temporary fix. Eventually, I'd say figure out who you really want in your life. One or two friends may be enough. I think I have about three. And, I'm not sure I know about you, but you may actually want to keep in contact with your family. I have parents and a sibling, and talking to them - not necessarily about feelings - keeps me sane :)

I had similar problems, I used mental exercises to help myself

I have the same problems only the one friend don't want to know me anymore either I just stay in all time dont know what to do it getting really bad I know this ain't much help to you but u not the only one hope it gets better for u

Have you sought any kind of therapy for this problem? I feel like a douchebag for asking you about therapy, because I haven't seen a therapist since late June. I moved from Nevada to Texas, and to be honest I miss my old therapist a lot. I haven't found a new therapist here, because I don't have a car right now so I'm just putting off looking for a new one due to the hassle of planning around my partner's schedule.

Sorry to be unloading on you when you're the one asking for opinions and advice. I feel like a miserable hypocrite giving you my opinions and trying to make a relatively sound judgment on your situation, because although I'm confident in my convictions I have trouble doing what I need for myself.

Please try to get whatever help you can whether that be from a talk therapist, a medical professional, a member of the clergy or all of the above. The worst thing about depression is feeling so much pain inside, but looking relatively normal on the outside. Also, I think people who haven't experienced it for themselves oftentimes can't understand. It's good to get professional help, but not everyone with credentials is necessarily good at what they do, nor do they always have the best bedside manner. If you don't click with one person try to find someone else. Whatever you do, please don't give up on yourself.

I honestly don't have that many friends I stay current with myself, because my mental health issues tend to cause me to isolate. It's a little embarrassing, but it's true, and despite all the crazy stuff that goes down this site has helped me a lot since I came here.