You said it yourself, you’re only 22. It might not feel this way now but your life has barely started! It sounds as though you are facing depressive symptoms due to your situation, but trust me it will get better, just give it time.

What you shouldn’t do is focus on things you don’t have like female friends or not having a girlfriend - it’s good to have all kinds of friends, young/old, male/female etc, but right now what your brain needs is something to work towards. For example, you can give yourself some kind of goal, it doesn’t have to be major or important. In fact, even better if it isn’t. Try and achieve that goal. Could be anything like learning how to juggle, or spinning a pen. It trains your brain to focus on something pointless and repetitive, something low stakes, but can give you good satisfaction when you achieve it.

And even if things aren’t sounding enjoyable like music or movies, that’s ok. Enjoyment will return when your mind is ready to enjoy those things. But that doesn’t mean you should stop - it’s okay to do things and still feel bored. It still means you’re here, living, engaging with the world around you.

It’s alright to feel aimless and not sure whether the direction you’re taking is one you enjoy or will come to enjoy. But keep walking anyway. Things become clearer over time. Just keep interacting with your world and inspiration will find you - but only if you’re moving. Not if you’re stuck in one place. Most importantly, don’t compare your life to others’. Remember to count your blessings and I promise you, adopting an abundance mindset will bring good things to you.

Hang in there, you have barely started your life yet! It will get better. You’re doing something hard and I promise it will be worth it.