44M USA Disabled US Air Force Veteran Gay Looking for friends

As the title says I am a 44 y/o gay male living in the USA and am a partially disabled Air Force Veteran. I have been an introvert and shut in for over the last 13 or so years. Was majorly depressed and lost all friends because I quit drinking alcohol and then lost my ability to work so since then I just gave up on life and living. But now I’m on new medication to help with my depression and anxiety and was forced to move and my therapists have all asked me to get out more and find friends that don’t treat me the my old ones did. So I’ve been pushing myself to be more extroverted to make more friends. I do lots of stuff to do with tech and love it all. I’m also doing lots of gaming stuff playing lots of different pc games. I like movies and tv shows. It’s been hard finding friends and dates etc. I’m also trying to get in better shape so someone can find me attractive again. I love my dog who is 15 and a chihuahua- shi-tzu - yorkie. She’s so adorable and has been my life saver since she and I met when she was only 6 months old.