Are there activities you enjoy? What are your talents and interests? Little things like this help keep us sane. My interest in mycology keeps me level. I regularly hunt for fungi even when I feel stressed and awful. Afterwards, I always feel better. Mushrooms really do have magic in them!

I know it can be scary to meet in person but if you advertise for a penpal/phone pal you could do it anywhere safely. I assume you have a mobile phone so they can't find your address just by your phone. Also a lot of people want text buddies.
Just say exactly what you want in your ad and make sure to put it in the w4w platonic section...some of the other sections aren't as safe. I've meet like 7 people this way now...only 1 lasted but I enjoyed all the ones I've met.