First of all, a lot of people provided some clarity on the situation– sharing how it is important to know you are not alone and realize that this is just a phase of your life that will change.
“A lot of people are in the same exact situation as you. It’s not a problem with you specifically– things change and get better. Society is in a turbulent time right now.” –OfficialTutti
Others pointed out how knowing yourself deeply and feeling content by yourself is an extremely important first step before heading out in search of your next friend group.
After all, you have to know what you stand for and your interests and essentially “be” who you want to attract.
“Remember that before one gets comfortable in the company of others, one must first be comfortable in the company of themself. Also, remember that you are still very young, and you will have many opportunities to socialize and become friends or begin relationships with others. The future comes quickly; the present is the only thing that seems impossibly long,” –Sovietgunther
“Just be yourself and try to improve yourself.” –_3zD_
You can start by journaling and answering prompts to find out more about your deepest wants, needs, desires, and dreams. You can also start reading to find out more about the world around you and how you want to fit into it.
Then, once you feel like you are content with yourself and have strong self-awareness, you can begin to branch out.
It is important to note, though, that you have to remain true to your own interests during this stage.
By seeking out activities, experiences, and places that you enjoy, you will inevitably run into people who are like-minded. And that makes the whole friendship-building process ten times easier.
“Find some hobbies and then find other people who enjoy those same hobbies. Could be anything, really.” –Ryjames101