I have given up on trying to meet people and trying to be social. I have tried most all of the above suggestions and they have not helped. I started water aerobics, I have family that don't want to deal with my mental health. I live with my 10yr old Labrador ret. who is only reason for being alive. I haven't been able to work, since 2004. My depression and other mental health issues are considered treatment resistant. So my depression never goes away anymore, at times I can feel a little less depressed. ECT worked for a few years but now Memory loss is becoming a major issue. My psychologist is the only human that I have any trust in. My Labrador is my service dog and my best friend. I'm 58 and have dealt with this most of those years. I think I had about 20 good normal years in between recurrence.. I just keep trying to get used to being alone.