<human>: Hi Reddit, I need some advice!

Four years ago, me and my family moved to a new town- nine hours away by car from the old one we used to live in.

In the old town I had all my friends, I knew my way around and I used to be a pretty confident gal.

When we first moved to the new place, of course I was sad that I wouldn't be able to meet up with my friends any more- But we could still skype etc.

The first two years were okay, I worked my ass off to get good grades and I had a few friends I hung out with at school- But not outside of.

When school ended, I was alone- I didn't know people, and I have always had a hard time searching up new folk to hang out with.

To explain it shortly, most of my time ended up with me staying at home- Slowly I turned into a hermit who felt sorry for herself and too nervous to do anything about life. I only sat in my room and well, eh, I began to eat away my feelings.

It took me a long time, but a few weeks ago I began to exercise and lose weight, I've always been a tubby girl but now I wanted to lose those extra chubby parts.

What I want help with is, how do I return into a normal life- how do I meet people? How can I build up friendships and start to live again- I don't want to sit in my room alone any longer.

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<bot>: Been stuck in my room for two years, have started losing weight and building confidence- But have no clue on how to make social connections? Help please!