Hi Patchi,

It's sad to read that you are feeling lonely. It's a horrible feeling and I can most definitely relate. I have just signed up to this postgrad forum in hopes to make some online friends who are also writing their PhD's. Sometimes it's just nice to know you're not alone. I don't have much time to get away from desk as I am in my second year also, socialising is difficult. I figured if I set up some kind of online network then maybe I could solve my loneliness issue. Let me know if you think this sounds like a good idea you might be interested in. Hope you're feeling a little better today. :)