Have you considered going to some kind of anime convention? If you're living in the states, this kind of thing is common in many places, and you can start talking to people with the same interests. If you think that you are unworthy of being with other people, try dressing up as a favorite character and approaching people thinking as that character. You can meet many people there who are usually much more timid, but because of costumes become brave. This is the best thing about cosplay, I think. It can even make you gain the courage to see people outside of conventions.