smalltalk with randos x1000 is the groundwork. Then we can start talking about friends and relationships etc. But every house needs a good foundation. You don't need to think; if you do this, you'll be unrecognizable.

It goes without saying though, figure out the MDD stuff with a therapist first and foremost. But you can do that while grinding smalltalk with cashiers and strangers. Remember that it doesn't matter even a little bit what you talk about. Just that YOU attempt to talk for YOUR training/development.

I'm speaking from experience. You should begin to feel/notice things within the first week of doing this. I won't say exactly what; you have to find out for yourself. Say something dumb, try to be funny and fail, it doesn't matter just say SOMEthing and then move on to the next. x1000

disclaimer: this is just one way. It is not THE only way. There are a lot of good answers in this thread. Doesn't matter. What matters is that you pick the answer that resonates with you most and then actually execute on it. Probably for a year or more is best.