So I’m growing increasingly isolated. I’m on disability, I’m an artist, worked in IT, and used to work at a large university and confidently talk to people and stuff.
I worked at a software company and lead meetings and stuff.
Since being on disability I have become increasingly isolated, I rarely leave my apartment, maybe 2-3 times a week, and have trouble going outside.
My screen time is through the roof, im barely watching tv or playing games, just art and screen time.
I don’t know how to break out of this. I am going to some meetups, one is tonight, and I have been going to an art class, which ends next week.
I don’t know how to build out a network of friends in an increasingly isolated time, I know a lot of people are going through this, but don’t know what to do.
I have been going to meetup groups for nearly a year, but haven’t connected with people.
I’m kind of maxed out on anxiety meds and am still anxious.
I used to go for long walks, but kind of stopped, and starting again has been tough bc of, agoraphobia I guess.