[nandm]

I and several other people I know in recovery have been through a very similiar experience to what you describe. I spent so many years dealing with people mainly with alcohol in my system that the thought of being around people when I did not have it in me was hard. I spent the first year of sobriety isolating from family and many people I had known for years. I did make sure that I attended AA meetings though which helped me to learn how to deal with people from a sober perspective. Today it is better. Give it some time...if you are using AA make sure you are going to meetings, get a sponsor, come early and stay late, do the steps, and read the book. All of those things will help what is going on pass. If you find it isn't you might consider talking with your physician. Take care and hang in there it does get better.