I think that "reaching out" doesn't necessarily have to be about whining or even discussing how you're feeling. If you're around other people talking about the weather or the latest episode of some tv show, it still counts. I agree with online user, we're social animals. I experience a huge degree of social anxiety but even I feel better if I've had a quiet coffee with a friend, or watch a movie with my family instead of by myself. Sometimes if I'm not in a great place I'll tell a close friend exactly that -- I don't feel great, but I don't want to talk about it so if they can excuse the fact that I'm a little "foggy" that day, I would like to go for coffee/a walk/talk about something else to help me unwind. Maybe you could try something along those lines? You don't have to spill your guts, you can just acknowledge how you're feeling in the moment and try not to isolate yourself when you feel that way. Might help. Sending hugs.