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From what you say, it seems you spend most of your day at home with a family that does not support you but often attacks you. Be it true or your point of view, being stuck in such an environment is not great for your mental health. Before jumping to diagnoses, it is worth considering if what you experience is a reaction to your environment. To do this, I would encourage you to find sources of comfort:
physical activities that make you feel fulfilled (knitting? Clay sculpture? Baking? Coding? Anything, really)
social activities that allow you to connect with others (volunteering? Animal shelters? Old people home? A course of some type? Church related activities?)
I also want to point out: social interaction is something we learn how to do. That’s why kids are odd and teenagers are weird: they are still mastering the social skills necessary for a “normal” interaction. If you are not exposed to any social interactions other than the confrontational ones with your family, you will not refine your social skills, and social settings will remain stressful. It’s normal to be a bit weird :)
About finding social activities, think about something that is positively viewed in your society (that’s why I proposed a lot of volunteering) such that your parents will have a harder time stopping you from going. Think about what your parents are more likely to support. It doesn’t matter where you start, the important is starting!
I understand your doubts about online connections, but remember that in person there are snakes too, don’t open up too quickly. You are particularly vulnerable, so be a bit guarded at the beginning and don’t share critical information about yourself.