Originally Posted by Upwardspiral

Thanks for relating. Since I first posted this I can't say much has changed. I'm starting to break the ice with some folks I see at meetings often. I've even hung out with a couple of women from the rooms outside of meetings, but I still feel anxious about being "on". I usually prefer to shoot the **** with the guys, a practice which some AA's seem to view with a rather Victorian stance.

I will keep trying though. I have to remember that I began to regularly isolate myself several years ago, and it may take just as long to reach a healthy balance in my social life.
I do know I can call my sponsor and at least one girl if I really have a problem. That's a lot.