New to Jaipur, struggling with social anxiety—any advice on making friends?

Hi everyone,

I'm a 23-year-old male who recently moved to Jaipur after completing my master's degree. In my hometown, I had 2-3 friends and found a remote job due to my social anxiety. However, my family often taunted me to "get a real job," which was humiliating. So, last month, I moved out, got a PG in Jaipur, and started working.

I feel really lonely here. Most days pass without me speaking a word to anyone face-to-face, except on the phone. I struggle with making friends because I'm too anxious about what they might think of me or whether they'd like me—it's just a mess. Trust me, I've tried working on it.

I want to change that, meet people, and maybe start fresh. My dream is to travel the country and talk to lots of people who don't already see me as shy or reserved—just be whoever I want in front of them.

If you've been through something similar or have tips on making friends here in Jaipur, I'd love to hear them. And if you're also dealing with social anxiety, maybe we can connect.

Thanks!