Here's the problem with the advice I've been getting (from a lot of sources) about getting out and doing things. I was invited to a poker tournament last night. I went, even met another friend there, but I just felt out of place. Everyone was laughing and joking and I just couldn't get into it. I was clumsy and embarrassed myself a few times. I felt I was giving downer vibes to everyone there who were trying to have fun. I played horrible and couldn't wait to get out of there. I know (objectively) it should have been something I enjoyed, but I didn't.

Is it too early for me to be doing the "get out" thing? Or should I power through it? I want to go into hermit mode but I also don't want to be stuck there too long. Do I shell up until I feel good enough to get out? Feels like a damned if you do damned if you don't problem.