I have spent so much time alone since divorce I worry I have a social phobia

DEAR DEIDRE: AFTER divorcing 20 years ago, I have become so used to being alone that I have no social life.

I am a 61-year-old single man. I will do anything to avoid social situations as I find it scary to go out and socialise.

The thought alone makes me feel edgy and clammy.

I think I have developed a kind of social phobia.

I really want to change this because I’d love another relationship.

But I realise I’ll never find anyone while I am holed up in my house day after day.