I would consider selling things that I don't need, or that are not very important for me in my daily life. Then I would use part of the earned money to invest in something with potential to give me profit.
Yes its a wise idea than to borrow money to someone with interest. i would also sell the things that is not really important, but to prevent that scenario its better to start saving so you will have money to spend incase you badly need it.
I think if you already do not have the items can be sold again. Another way is work that provides instant income or short-term? think the job what you pay in a short time?
if you do not find it, of course the last option is to borrow money from your friends