i took time to get my health somewhat stabilized, got a part time job for a while...then took my dogs to a dog park, made friends, started my own business (doggie day care) went exploring the area around me..county parks etc.....

i wrote a book, did photography, did what ever i found interesting. activities were scaled upon what i could manage physically or mentally.

i made many long term friends at the dog park.

get a part time job if you can or volunteer ..national parks love volunteers.

my feeling is if you are on a mission to make friends you are working to hard at it. don't let that be your sole purpose in life. enjoy things. friendships will happen if you are happy and out there doing stuff