
How do you find or build connections with people in the current work/life situations and stresses ?

You don't

join different interest groups , some do gymming , some join art classes , some join dating apps , some just make professional connections. You will be disappointed in 90 of the scenarios , cause people rarely connect beyond basic need of hour . Some many people on apps anonymously shows how lonely we all are in real time. You will 1-2 like yourself . But in the process you will find something that makes you happy which does not require other people . Most people are lonely cause the world is moving to fast and relationships are built very slowly , some admit it , most won’t .
What should someone do who is introverted and fears the interaction with people.

Way to build professional connections —- > Be good at your work — it attracts talented people — be honest principled friendly fun — genuinely care for the other — help them first before asking for help — invest to further their career aspirations as well in any shape and form no matter how small or big ( a recommendation, sharing a lead , referring somewhere else etc etc) even if they don’t ask you to — show you care.
Soon you will build strong allies at a personal / professional level.