that sounds really frustrating, especially when it's affecting your confidence to connect with people. excessive saliva production can sometimes be linked to how we're positioning our tongue or breathing when we speak, so working with a speech therapist could help identify what's going on and give you specific techniques to manage it. I came across Better Speech recently when researching online speech therapy options, they connect you with licensed SLPs virtually which might be helpful since you mentioned you've become more introverted and don't communicate as much anymore. the virtual format could be less intimidating than in-person sessions while you're rebuilding your confidnece