yes, try to believe in yourself first, which may take some learning. i had the same experience in high school.i had no friends, sorry to say i was the poor girl in the rich girls school. there must be something that makes you feel like you have no friends? anxiety crept up on me because i couldnt express myself from be alone for so long. i attempted suicide 2 times, hospitalised at the end of living at home with my 9 brothers and sisters, you would think i would be happy because of them but they drove me crazy, i was the 2nd eldest.I ended up to what some jerks woul call me a loser, but i am actually happy now im 53 years old and glad someone hospitalized me because i was out of control with the drinking and drug use. i did have a few jobs, but accidents scarred my carreer too. i have to say i am soo happy someone reached out like your friend did, to me too, years later i understood it and i think it was an act of God, not wanting to sound too religious, but stick to your guns, and keep accepting the acts of kindness even if it is embarrassing at the time.