Hit the nail square on the head! Blondey Too!


I personally dealt with depression and the anxiety over being alone for a long period.
Depression is a monster you feed. If you stop feeding it, it will go away.
Look into building HEALTHY self-esteem as well.
Anti-social and social distancing are two different things.
In NYC, the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on social life.
Its not the same as being anti-social but consider this, many artists are anti-social and a bit quirky.

Gaining healthy self-esteem can help you get a grip on the depression you feel. You should also try not to be so hard on yourself about things that really don't matter.
Once you get that inner smile you will attract potential mates.

Its a hard cliff to climb but it does get easier as you make progress. With each inner victory you will gain self-assurance and that appeals to people.
I wish you luck.


Now, the flip-side:
Playing the 'pitiful' is not a very good strategy for getting laid. Women want strong, sure men not a whimpered child requiring all their time and energy. I'm not saying this is what you are doing but it has been and still is done quite a bit.