The problem is: I catch ppl making bad comments about me in my back and they stare at me in the labs (in which I have to be everyday) like I'm a freak and there's also the part in which a few people I know, pretend not to know me, just so they don't have to tell me 'hi' when tey're with other people.

And the worst part is that it seems to be spreading through people there, because even people who don't know me look at me funny.

I'm feeling terrible there and I don't know what to do about it, because I didn't start it in the first place.

Just so I understand, you feel that people are often talking about you and judging you behind your back both in real life and here on the boards? I'm curious... how long have you felt this way? Do you feel like this in most situations?

EDITED to delete something that would be more appropriately expressed privately through email.

Once you've got friends like that, you will not mind all that other stuff anymore. You know you will be supported. So, I would say; tell this to someone of who you *know* that he/she will support you.

I know it sucks right now, but it will get better. Really.

Patricia

And I think seeing a counselor on campus is a great idea. Even if it's just as someone totally objective to vent with once a week or something.

You know, starting college is a harsh experience. Everything is new. And it seems like these people, whoever they are, are trying to find their own feet as much as you are. And for some of them I think it will mean beating down others. Stupid behavior.