I was involved in what could have been a fatal car crash in 2012 and ever since I've developed some pretty bad behaviors. I've developed trust issues and find it really hard to trust anyone, even my family. I've grown afraid of the outside world and people and have developed social anxiety, this has made meeting new people or women extremely hard. Also, living in a city where shady and flaky people are abundant does not help.

I find striking up conversations and trying to keep them going extremely hard and I start getting anxiety attacks, whereas, before the accident it was quite the opposite.

I'm young and people have always told me that I'm attractive but yet I've remained single for over 3 years and have not been intimate with anyone for over 2 years.

My closest family member lives 700 miles away and I often feel quite lonely and there are days when I don't leave my apartment or get out of bed.

How can I get rid of this personality that has taken over my happiness and my ability to connect with people?
user
I'm a guy in his early twenties who has developed trust issues and social anxiety.
assistant
I was involved in what could have been a fatal car crash in 2012 and ever since I've developed some pretty bad behaviors. I've developed trust issues and find it really hard to trust anyone, even my family. I've grown afraid of the outside world and people and have developed social anxiety, this has made meeting new people or women extremely hard. Also, living in a city where shady and flaky people are abundant does not help.

I find striking up conversations and trying to keep them going extremely hard and I start getting anxiety attacks, whereas, before the accident it was quite the opposite.

I'm young and people have always told me that I'm attractive but yet I've remained single for over 3 years and have not been intimate with anyone for over 2 years.

My closest family member lives 700 miles away and I often feel quite lonely and there are days when I don't leave my apartment or get out of bed.

How can I get rid of this personality that has taken over my happiness and my ability to connect with people?
user
I have trust issues, started getting social anxiety, and can't seem to find people.
assistant