Different strokes for different folks. I am 3 weeks sober without any AA. I've tried it in the past.. It did help, but like you, have a difficult time with the social aspect of AA. As I am so new in my sobriety it is tough to give any advice, however I would assume that if you've tried to quit in the past multiple times and it didn't work.. maybe you need some support from a group that is established like AA? Not a very good response.. but just speaking my mind.. take it with a grain of salt..