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I had a similar experience in the first few months I quit drinking. I was always a bit introverted, but I just felt even more so and very lackluster. Like just blah. Depending on how long ago you stopped drinking it may just be an adjustment period. I eventually started enjoying talking to people again and felt more like myself.
The first two months were when I felt those personality affects the most. I was also drinking to cope with depression and anxiety. I enjoy having all the time I wasting sitting around talking to people I don’t really like back to do more productive things. I think you’ll find a new normal that you enjoy more. Best wishes on your journey. The other side is different but a lot of it is better. ❤️
It’s progress. You had your reasons for quitting, and those very likely outweigh the adjustment. Give yourself time to recalibrate. And if you’re an introvert, great! I’m guessing you are concerned because you’re feeling something in the vein of just wanting a lot of distance right now? Introvert or extrovert, you won’t feel that way forever, and you can be a kick-ass AS regardless.
My relationships changed significantly after I stopped drinking. I naturally moved away from people and situations where the only common bond was drinking.
I reconnected with people who aren’t heavy drinkers who I’d lost touch with because they didn’t keep up with me and my drinking.
Finally I’ve developed longstanding friends who are sober because our values and interests are are aligned.
It takes time. Stick to it.
It might take time to find a new stable of friends (and some or hopefully a lot will carry over). But once you do you'll be thrilled that you've found the peeps that like you for you and you'll be shocked you had so many friendships that centered around booze. It's a refreshing cleanse once you've worked through it. This journey of self discovery is wild but so rewarding
Make new friends. Three sobriety friends are better than tons of drinking buddies.
Spot on friend - I found I do not like crowds, prefer smaller groups and one on ones - most of my close friends are on the same journey as me - Less is truly more from my point of view ! Keep it going and enjoy the discovery ride
I quit drinking and realized I don't like baseball - how many hot digs can you really eat ?