I have no friends, acquaintances or partner. I live at home with my parents. I am currently looking for a job, and I will be going to uni again in September. I am really suffering from loneliness and severe depression (diagnosed). I know I am the cause of my loneliness and current situation, but I don’t know how to be more social. Every time I try to make changes, I always revert back to this isolating routine I’ve made for myself.
I used to have a small friend group in secondary school, and I remember how nice it was to have people to hang out with and talk to. I just want that again. Being so lonely for so long has left me suicially depressed (I will be going to therapy soon) and the only thing holding me back is my dog.
How can I force myself out of this situation, and to be more social?