Hey all,

I've been reading this forum for years now, and it was always a great inspiration and advice source. This time, I really need help so I'll go as far as post.

In general, I feel like my life has hit the crapper recently. Not more than 4 years ago, socially, it was amazing (I am 22 currently). I had a great girlfriend, many good friends. But then for whatever reason (and I don't actually regret it) I started focusing very hard on University and my career. Currently I am in my last year of studies, TA for 2 courses, work full time as a software developer, CTO of a start up and I do freelance development on the side.

I am proud of my career, and it is paying off financially very well. But for the past couple years, I have no time. I stopped working out, hanging out with my friends, and all my relationships felt more like a burden. But now, I feel very alone.

I am only 21 so I do know there's still plenty of hope to catch me up on life. But I am just worried and have no clue how to just "start over". It was easy to meet friends at high school and such, but where now? How do I change my self esteem from being a hermit to someone fun to hang out with?

Although not directly advice needed about pick up, I do feel like the peeps from this forum will have the best wisdom.