i became very much a hermit when i sobered up. before, i would only do anything resembling social interaction when i was drunk. i used alcohol to relax me and lessen my social fears. when i got clean i lost all my using friends and it was easier just to stay alone, even though it was boring.
for over four years i've been that way, and i'm just now starting to slowly come out of it. it's a hard thing to step back into the world,but i'm seeing the advantages now.
don't rush it if you don't feel comfortable. things fall together in their own time. and if you don't do much outside the house, the things you do can seem more special.