Originally Posted by
vulcan30 
I'm not in favour of being seen as an alcoholic and making that my identity, I see myself as a social drinker.
That description of a social drinker seems at odd with your description of social anxiety, social isolation, and being trapped and shut-in your house. Sounds like you are drinking to cope. What's social in that?
The only qualification for AA is the desire to quit drinking. If you go, look for the similarities , not the differences, between you and other drinkers.