As Jane Roberts wrote, I believe on behalf of an imaginary person named Seth, who she (some might say delusionally) claimed to speak on behalf of: “Suffering is not good for the soul, unless it teaches you how to stop suffering. That is its purpose.”

Or as the Cookie Monster -- who is every bit as real as Seth and considerably more practical -- said "Friend something better than chocolate ice cream . . . maybe friend somebody you give up last cookie for."


And for the OP: I don't think you are going nuts. We all feel that way occasionally, but most of us are just feeling the stress of our situations. The adjustment of early college years -- the transition to adulthood -- can come with some anxiety (as well as a ton of opportunity for growth). I would try to talk with a counselor. Many colleges have a counseling service at no charge. A certain amount of anxiety is perhaps to be expected. But if you feel like it is interfering with your enjoying life and accomplishing what you need/want to accomplish, some counseling might help. Hopefully you have a couple of good friends at college too. That can help. (The cookie monster had that one right!).