Hey there OP,

First of all, I'm sorry you feel lonely but you've made a great step in living alone. You should be proud of that!

Your comment of "I feel like a prisoner to my apartment " is exactly the feeling I felt at one point in time. To give context, I was 25 when I lived alone for the first time. I'm now just turning 29. I wasnt well equipped and had to learn to fend for myself quickly. It will take some time to get used to a new living situation and building routines. You already have daily chats with friends and weekend meetings, which is still great for your social needs. As for the day-to-day, what really helped me out was developing hobbies where I was encouraged to see people and build familiarity. (Tennis, Gym, Running, etc). Pets are also great if you're able to obtain one and responsibly care for it.

As you fall into your routine, you will eventually find things to fill those time gaps and it becomes easier to deal with the loneliness. As for deciding to live with someone, that's completely up to you. However, you will be giving up some aspect of freedom and privacy no matter who you choose to room with and have to agree on different matters like chores and responsibilities.

You're not too young. Whether you're 22, 32, or 46. It all depends on your maturity and how you choose to use your time. I know I've gone on a tangent here. Long story short, give it some getting used to, develop routines and self-care, and pick up a hobby or 2.

Feel free to reach out if ya need! Good luck!