How can I deal with relationships when I’m feeling terrible?

I think being at college is making me more misanthropic and antisexual. How do I avoid making me and everyone around me miserable?

There’s some general advice people give to anyone who’s not feeling as good as they usually do: Sleep well. Eat well. Take breaks. Get outside. Get exercise. Get enough B vitamins. Consider getting a full spectrum lamp. Find someone to talk to.

College can be a weird, intense place, where some people just have trouble creating functional romantic and sexual relationships. It might be better to focus to building friendships while you’re in college and to save relationships for when you’re gone.

You can also think about what particular things in your life might be bothering you. If your social scene isn’t what you wish it was, you could try joining new activities and meeting some new people. If your classes are stressing you out, think about how you can plan your schedule differently for next semester.

Recommendations: A book about sex and relationships in college and something to help women stay sexually satisfied if they decide to put sexual relationships on hold (amazon sells a huge variety of other toys too).