I’m likely on a yet another burnout cycle, and I have little to no possibility of meeting with people thanks to the place I live. I also have trouble with socializing in general, even in online spaces.

Since my current job I don’t make enough to move or to live alone, and the only better place would cost me more than the Hungarian minimum wage (of which I make less than thanks to labor programs 🤢), I cannot really change this, also would only marginally help me since I always had issues with socializing.

  • Deestan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m assuming you have gotten enough good advice on actively socializing, so my tips are on how to deal with the feeling of isolation itself. Some small things that can ease the feeling, in reducing order of intensity:

    Go for walks, smile and and make a second of eye contact with some random people you pass by.

    Smile at and greet your neighbors when you see them.

    Watch live streams, like talkshows, podcasts or gamers - it makes you part of a group even if you don’t say anything.

    Watch shows with people hanging out in groups, for example D&D sessions like Critical Role or Adventure is Nigh.