i recommend going out to socialize with others often. try to be friendly and approachable. also, i suggest you stay well groomed (take shower often, brush teeth, etc) before you stink up the others or scare them off with your smell.
do not lock yourself in your house, away from all other human beings for almost a year. there's a possibility you will lose some communication and act crazed and blasty when you finally come into contact with others. speaking from experience.
