I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling like this. For what it’s worth: happy new year. Perhaps 2025 is the year where you turn things around, maybe even just one thing!
I’m no expert at dealing with things like this, but perhaps there’s something you could do to take that first step. Something that doesn’t rely on you remembering to do something with other people, or keep communication going, etc. Maybe some sort of hobby like hiking where you can do it alone, and if you do bump into someone else, there’s no expectation that you’re going to have to maintain a 2-hour conversation with them, or meet up every time you hike. Just a casual nod to a stranger as they go by.
It could lead to you buying new clothes as you’re in a different environment. Sunlight (if you’re lucky enough to get some in January) can make you feel better. Exercise makes humans feel good. It’ll lead to an increase in water intake, unless you’re hiking between Starbucks’.
It’s just an example that came to mind.
Have you tried therapy? I haven’t tried it myself, but I know people who say it helped them.
I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling like this. For what it’s worth: happy new year. Perhaps 2025 is the year where you turn things around, maybe even just one thing!
I’m no expert at dealing with things like this, but perhaps there’s something you could do to take that first step. Something that doesn’t rely on you remembering to do something with other people, or keep communication going, etc. Maybe some sort of hobby like hiking where you can do it alone, and if you do bump into someone else, there’s no expectation that you’re going to have to maintain a 2-hour conversation with them, or meet up every time you hike. Just a casual nod to a stranger as they go by.
It could lead to you buying new clothes as you’re in a different environment. Sunlight (if you’re lucky enough to get some in January) can make you feel better. Exercise makes humans feel good. It’ll lead to an increase in water intake, unless you’re hiking between Starbucks’.
It’s just an example that came to mind.
Have you tried therapy? I haven’t tried it myself, but I know people who say it helped them.