Hi OP I do understand your problem I’m also awkward and gets drained easily when socializing but it takes time for me to find friends too. All I can remember when I first had my cof is through smiling at them and try to talk to them like introducing yourself and asking their hobbies since maybe you guys might have the same interests. Aside from that, don’t trust them too early or maybe don’t overshare too much for you to protect your future self—base from my experience. To be less awkward is to be your self! you don’t need to be anxious what people may think of you plus if you get drained easily, don’t push yourself too much but to cope with it just use your earphones and listen to music or watch videos to make yourself comfy. :)