I've found it's been harder and harder to meet new people as I get older (I'm 29) anyway, especially since I'm on disability and don't have a job. But my social anxiety just makes it worse. It's hard for me to be around a lot of people in general or crowded areas, let alone a lot of brand new people I don't know.

The year before last I actually went on some blind dates and stuff and was doing kind've good but now that I've really been in a black hole of depression for the past several months, I've found that my anxiety has zero tolerance what so ever and even going to the grocery store has become a nightmare.

I have no friends and pretty much spend all my time alone in my room. Despite my social anxiety, I'm a really social person and DO enjoy being around people. Does anyone have any advice or experience with meeting new people and making friends while dealing with social anxiety?