Struggling with Anxiety: Need Help Socializing

I have severe anxiety. My doctor has never put me on medication for this. I suffer from anxiety attacks daily. It used to be under Control, but now I have depression and too much sadness (lost my mom on 12/2020 and my brother on 09/2021) that it's making the anxiety so much worse.

I suggest seeing a therapist. I also suggest trying to eat healthy / wholly, drink lots of water, spend time outside, and movement everyday. I know social anxiety is tough ❤️ I suggest starting small like reaching out to friends and family you know and just trying to regularly talk to people. Also giving strangers compliments in public is a small way to get used to talking to people in a less stressful way since you don’t have to have a full conversation, just give a small compliment to someone in line or ask the cashier how they are doing today. Small steps 💕 (: most people will respond kindly. Maybe try volunteering or joining a group if your interest (for me I try to get involved in my faith and people who share my faith, volunteering interests, art interests).

I'm new here, I suffer greatly with this as well. I know it is very hard. 😥💕 I just try not to beat myself up. I have 2 kids, Middle and High school and a husband that works full time. I do my best just to go to the store to get necessities most days. I try to set up times to hang out with a friend where it's very low key, just us and we aren't doing anything stressful. It's been very hard for me since Covid, more-so. I wish there were an easy answer. Try to get into therapy and find something that works for you. Baby steps. And be gentle on yourself 💕