A lot of us have this designed mechanism of avoiding strangers. For Right reasons too. Pandemic has taught many of us the value of connections. Not just limiting talking to social media/internet and the job. We have to go outside the norm of the connections we develop. Talk to random cashier in the mall or vegetable market. Talk to people who look and sound safe. Just small talk. Like weather or lockdown. Make sure to put your ego, mental stress off and talk without any stature in head. Talk to people with different mindset, approach towards life. A lot of your stress will be down if you do that. Have you tried this?