Ghost,
I, too, isolated. Didn't want to see anyone because I just knew everyone knew what was going on and I was embarrassed. Ha! How self centered. I was NOT the topic of everyone's conversations. Imgaine that.
I, too, went to meetings, like Greet said. Found a GREAT group of folks who understood exactly where I was and what I was going through. Today, 5 years later, I still go to these meetings and they have helped tremendously. I'm back into society...with "earth people" (those who don't have a clue about addiction) and with recovery folks. Being able to do that, to get back into life, is just one of the gifts that Al Anon/Nar Anon and recovery has given me. I am so grateful.
Praying that you'll find that gift, too, Ghost.
Hugs,
Hangin' In