Have you tried a support group? I've found the DBSA run groups very much suited to me. Some people make friends there that exist outside of the groups... I haven't, but for me just some weekly interaction with a group of people who understand and won't judge is very helpful for me. I can talk if I have an issue, sometimes listen and help others, or sometimes just sit quietly and be around people who are empathetic. Some of the groups go out to a diner together (optionally) after the meeting so it is a chance to just sit and socialize with people with no judgement.