Social situations might feel intimidating for you right now: it's not that you are feeling insecure, it's just that you are not comfortable meeting new people when there is so much distracting you right now. So if there is an event you can't avoid, then at least put your best foot forward. Skip the shallow small talk and have a real conversation with someone. That way, at least you won't be bored! Ask them some compelling questions that start conversations.