It's not a perfect fix, but I often try to put myself around people in a way where I can just be there. Think a midnight showing of a movie or listening to music at a small venue (or even a large one).
Basically, I give myself a distraction where I'm out in the world, but there's no expectation to put myself out there.
Where is the last place you visited, just because you wanted to?
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"I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
-Litany Against Fear (Dune)
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