Do you have suggestions on coming out of isolation? A peppy cheerleader/student council in H.S., then a breakdown, ECT's, & 2 hospitalizations. My home is nearly my safe place. I would love to have more than the 1 friend I have, but I always feel awkward, anxious, etc. a place I don't feel comfortable enough to try. I have acute social phobia & bipolar, I think was the wording. I often think people think I'm weird or I just stand there like at a get together w/o social skills. I've worked w/ my therapist but doesn't seem to be helping. I'm currently not working cuz I just moved but trying to get back into the library cuz lack of social contact. I'm not shy..... Any suggestions anyone?