[noboostforyou]

You're not a failure. I graduated 2009 with a computer engineering degree (not quite as prestigious as MIT but a decent school) and basically did odd jobs and freelance for several years until I finally got my foot in the door at a tech company and my career took off from there.

1. Stop doomscrolling - this is imperative. Almost nothing good will come from it and ends up being a vicious cycle for any depression you are experiencing.

2. Even if it's embarrassing, keep talking to your old classmates. Ask about job openings or anything. The easiest way to get a job is through an internal reference, otherwise your application may never even be seen by the hiring manager.

3. Exercise, do some sort of physical activity - even going for a short walk outside every day will help improve your mental health.

4. Find a personal project to work on and commit time to it that would have otherwise spent doomscrolling. It is good mental exercise and it's also good for job hunting - you may not have prior job experience but a personal Git portfolio showcasing your skills is definitely something good employers will look at.