Hi mxqo,
Welcome and well done for reaching out for some support. Loneliness is hard. I’ve been going through it too.
I’m wondering if you have any particular interests or hobbies? There are often interest groups you can join. I’m into photography and when I lived in the city I belonged to a camera club that met twice a month. That was a way of having a social outing and getting to connect with others who love photography.
There’s a website called Meetup that you may have heard of. That is full of interest groups for many things who meet either in person or online. You may be able to find something relevant for your age group or within your interests there. They often have groups for things like social anxiety too, so there may be a chance to meet other people who perhaps don’t have a friends group like you but would like to.
You are still very young so know that you have much time ahead of you to meet new people. I’m a shy person and have just a very few friends but they are ones I trust and are very genuine people. I think finding people you feel comfortable with is important.
Those are just some thoughts. Hopefully others may have suggestions too.
Take good care and you are welcome to chat here anytime,
ER
