How do I cope with loneliness? I'm a 17 year old boy and I feel completely isolated from the world, with no real deep connections to speak off. I long for deep connections, but I'm afraid to make connections with others. I lack social skills and I have horrible anxiety. I usually cope with Video games and music, but my anxiety and isolation continues to worsen. I feel utterly hopeless and on the verge of insanity. I haven't slept properly in a week, my mind is completely stressed and my mental health is absolutely fucked.

I don't have a father or any siblings to speak to, only my mother whom I don't have a good relationship with. I feel like I barely have a family to speak off. I really want to make new friends, but I'm scared of making connections?