Lonely

Aside from a few work friends that I purposely keep at a distance, I really don't have anyone to talk to, it's sad, I know. Obviously, I wish the situation was different, but I'm so afraid of looking like a fool.

When the frustration becomes unbearable, I turn to drinking, even now I'm mildly intoxicated. Does anyone else find that their frustration leads to mild substance abuse? I'm trying to push the envelope socially, but it is just so hard.

I'm same. Highly frustrated for not being able to develop my life socially.

I also drink for the same reason. Wish I was drunk right now I could have typed more.

I hate the feeling of alcohol.. It's a shame because i've theorized it's one of the few ways to quell my anxiety but i'd rather be nervous than drunk, to be honest... I'm lonely too, i don't think i'll ever have a meaningful (or any) relationship with the opposite sex in my entire life. Optimists always say "oh there's someone out there for you"... I'm pretty sure there isn't.