Dont make the mistake I did of using alchol to cope with social issues. After years of abuse you will develop anxiety and panic attacks. Take it from me, those make everything so much worse. The key to staying mentally sane, and even happy, not having a social life, is to learn to be comfortable with yourself. A lot of social people are not comfortable being by themselves, but people like you and me dont really have a choice. You have to find things you like to dobwhen your not working. Start taking up some hobbies, see a movie etc... Just stay busy! Sorry for the somewhat random and incoherent rant, its just I completely understand where you are coming from. Hang in there, your fine!