>>282578803
Are you giving up entirely on getting comfortable talking to people? All the default advice - start small, find common interests, etc. Being mute can feel bad, especially for people who already feel socially anxious, as it's hard for a lot of people to converse with one (they need to be the type of person that loves the sound of their own voice and just needs nods of encouragement) and a lot of the time you'll feel ignored because people don't talk to you.