That's a tough one, but a friend of mine gave me some great advice once. I had no desire to do what she told me to do, but I got so bored and so lonely I had no choice but to bust through my anxiety and do it. It might sound silly or even hard to do, but just get out and go to a store. Anywhere. If you can go to Target or even a drug store or convenience store, just go and roam around to get your mind off of things. Preferably at a place that isn't too busy if you're having social anxiety. See if you can look at someone and smile, even in the checkout lane. Just give yourself any reason to get out for a bit, even if it's just to buy a tube of toothpaste. It can be a short visit or a long visit. Let us know if you find some relief of your boredom and loneliness!
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