I've been pretty much alone for much of the past 2-3 years. I've had some workplace relationships, but haven't really made any new friends during that time and have lost friends and my social anxiety has gotten worse. I feel pretty much alone in the world. My parents don't feel very close to me and the only people I can really relate to are my sisters and one (formerly) close friend who I have rarely seen in the past 5 years since leaving high school. I feel desperately alone and have tried a couple thing to get out and meet people, but haven't had any luck yet.

I had to move in February and I've met people, but haven't made any friends or had much luck finding anyone to hang out with or talk to. I'm desperate to talk to people and I have so many ideas in my head that just have no outlet. It's very trying to live like this and my motivation suffers. I"m wondering if anyone has had good experiences moving to a new place. How did you make friends?

If you've had social anxiety, how have you become confident again and found people who wanted to be friends?