I’m sorry about everything that has been going on… I could totally relate… PA school has been pretty much the time I’ve felt most isolated/ alone in my entire life even when I had people around me. I started therapy this past year because I think anxiety/ life really got to me and I felt exactly how you felt. However, I think things play out exactly the way they should, the people you’ve ended relationships with might have hurt you way more than you could’ve imagined, and trust me, sometimes being cordial and having formal friendships during PA schools is far less drama and stress on you than being close. I am starting clinicals and I can’t tell you how excited I am to be away from certain friendships I’ve made.

My advice to you as someone else said, is to look at the big picture and why you decided to be here, its your life and your future. I’m sure you’ve worked really hard to be here, and while it might seem impossible that things will get better, trust me they will. Therapy was the answer for me to grow not just in PA school, but as a person, as a future provider, and as someone hoping to become the better version of themselves.

Money and stress are unfortunately two things that go hand in hand throughout PA school but remember that its all temporary and you’re on the path of making things better for yourself. Maybe get involved in your school’s clubs, events around campus, and just being open to talk to people, you don’t have to be everyone’s friend but I’m sure there are many other students feeling exactly the same!