This is night 7 under my belt. I know how Ben feels though, I have become socially inept when I don't have a glass of alcohol in my hand to give me courage. I'm taking socializing sober one day at a time. Luckily I don't go out too much but when I do, I'm usually totally trashed at the end of the night that I have no idea who I spoke to nor what I said. This is hugely embarrassing when I apparently spent hours talking to a neighbor , promised to show them around, then cannot remember who the heck they are.... Passing them on the street and not recognizing them. Just a humiliating situation all round. But, tonight I am sober and will shortly retire to bed. Will wake up tomorrow without a hangover....