Yes, we understood each other. I only thought that having lectures in a row would be more easy for you to have free time to meet people thus study.

It’s good to have your parents to help you with the food. My mother also helped me when I had to work far from home, on my first years as a teacher. I was super busy because I’m a perfectionist and I only had time to prepare classes in the evening and to get new ideas and built material for classes.

All these positive points you mentioned are the ones that in my opinion, make of you as a very good friend.
Don’t give it up with friends or girls. Many people have problems to find friends and look at how many guys struggles and are rejected by girls before finding the right one. It’s not your fault. Do you ruminate a lot about it?
Are you following any treatment for your depression or do you consider is not necessary?