Originally Posted by ojuditho

I've been dealing with substance abuse for most of my life. Pot, then pills, then drinking. I recently stopped drinking because it was getting to be too much of a problem. I can't say I hit bottom, but I went as far down as I wanted to go.

I don't know what to do with myself now. I try to go out, but I just don't know how to interact with people. I can't talk to people...I just freeze up and shut down.

What do I do with myself now? How do I go out and have fun and enjoy myself sober?