I’m in NY and have been feeling the same way. Thankfully the weather is getting better and I’m getting myself busy with activities. I signed up for pickup soccer, CycleBar class, volleyball and yoga. I used meetup to find these things and it’s helping. I know I’ll be able to meet some people there. This process is not easy, and wanting to go back to going out is part of your old self going back to what it knows. But you know that’s not going to help. You owe it to yourself to stick it through, you already know what’s out there if you go back to drinking and partying… I dare to say that that’s not you anymore. Reach out for support, I don’t mind lending an ear.
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Get a pet..dogs are commitment but is been worth it to me..they fill in all the gaps in the day where you might have leered into stinking thinkin.
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I just lost my dog last year, not exactly ready to move on just yet…
Do a gratitude list. Focus more on what you DO like. 
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Show move change your socks change your strips. You change your life and you change your behavior. Try smart recovery.
Yep I felt that way trying something new but then something happened and I changed my mind for the common good and I stayed then I wanted to get out of here again but didn't and Glade that I didn't cause had I left I would have missed all the good I done in recovery and for my family and familia friends and associate in this new recovery way of life and I can fan your flame new comer cause someone fan mine until you grow to fan someone else's
Cause that what we do help each other get through those I'm not being understood times and liked or those hard ship conflicts and so much pain we in from stress and those wrestles with those drunken nutt jobs so we stay and bounce stuff off each other to feel better where as if we are long distance or live next door and it feels good just one more day not saying for every but just for today I stay and keep it simple I just may have a descent enough day today and a better day tomorrow even if it ain't no mate no moblie no money's no movodo no Mercedes & no male modeling career I still say being sober is a plus if I want to live at peace with that beast and get my health back and taste buds etc ......
So I hope that was helpful didn't mean to ramble but just know what ever you decide it's just for today we all are here for yesterday gone and tommorow is not important as of right now all we got to do is get through today or this hour if the day seems to long .......
So many of us are or were in the same situation,, reach out talk to us,,, we need you as much as you need us,,, we don’t do this alone… reach out!!
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How can I have a social life outside bars and dope houses? Any ideas? I’m kind of an introvert, but can be very outgoing around the right people…
It not easy, I spend a lot of time on my own too, I’ve been trying to stay active and off the couch, isolating sucks.. I’m grateful I have a dog to take with me for walks… reaching out and making plans with people in my fellowship is not easy but so worth it… get connected it works 
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