Like many have already posted, your situation mirrors mine. I'm 28 and don't have a social group to speak of either. Not since college, at least. I always felt like I had to be the "funny one" in our circle of friends. So when I became severely depressed, I would drink to make myself back into that person. And that's the thing. You're not the same person once you become depressed. At least personally, I don't think I am. You just need to find a friend that can get to know the new you. You'll be okay. Do you live alone, or have roommates?