I honestly don't know how to work on my social problems though. I get anxiety easily.
Even before BD, I went from having social anxiety to leading large groups. That one was simple--find a CBT-based app, website, or therapist and work the program. I was done within 3 months.
Originally Posted by Illidin
I always seem to have nothing to talk about.
"Coronavirus" is the new "Weather". Ask what they're doing to get food, stay sane, etc. Their answers will say something about them. Look for commonalities. Look for something they're dying to share.
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I have never even understood how to make a friend. I definitely know I have a serious dependency issue with my wife. I have been fully aware of how unhealthy it is for a little while now. Which obviously makes this all the more harder to lose that only support I have.
To find people, use an app like Meetup. There are also fitness groups. The more people you interact with, the higher the chance you'll find one or more with commonalities. Reach out to past friends, co-workers, etc. You can wish them a "Happy <holiday>'. You can write a 5-word comments on their posts.
It's hard. It's not impossible. Good luck, Illidin.
