You have to rejoin life. I know when I was most unstable, it seemed like all my energy and focus was on surviving and my home responsibilities. I isolated myself from any other pursuits during that time. One thing I had to make a concerted effort to do was rejoin my life again. I had to get myself re-involved in my other activities. In my case, that meant returning to church, getting involved again in the church choir. I auditioned for chorus, was accepted, and took on that commitment to rehearsals and performances (which in turn got me to meet new people and develop new friendships). Life won't come to you; you have to go to life.