Wow, you sound pretty much exactly like me. I'm a high school junior. I look to college as my escape, a safe getaway from the hell of my paranoia...that which convinces me that people are gossiping about me and talking about me behind my back. Well, for the first time now I realize that college might not be all that people say it is. I think "what if the same problem follows me there??"

Does this sound familiar? I'm a huge loner. I really only have one friend that I talk to in two classes, and the rest of the day I'm by myself. I feel so lonely.

I wish I had some advice for you, but frankly I'm terrified and just as desperate. At least we both know we aren't alone..