I isolated when I could because I was embarrassed of who I was when I was drunk. It was just easier to be my big old mess of a self without anyone judging me or having to make explainations. It was just me and my bottles and a numb brain.
Geez, when I think about that it makes me appreciate sobriety even more if that's possible! Today, I'm back to my sociable self and considering my whole job is social that's a really good thing