Yeah dude as far as your first paragraph goes I would say I am actually fairly similar. When I am in a social situation I am usually the one making conversation, making people laugh etc., but I rarely go out of my way to be in those scenarios. In fact quite the opposite, I will often avoid going out in order to stay on my own and read or sometimes play video games or something. I personally don't really see a problem with this, as long as you keep a sense of perspective. Games can be enjoyable, but what are you really accomplishing?
I would say that social or not, you should at least be trying to get things done. Whether that be exercise, education or whatever you should always try to balance your gaming with some more productive activities. Don't let gaming become your entire reason for being.
In terms of being a people person or not, well really who cares? If you would rather be alone more often than not then that's fine, as I said earlier I am pretty much the same. But I would say that if you don't keep at least a couple of close friends you will soon begin to feel really isolated. And that is not a nice place to be. Play games, be alone if you want to be, but don't let that cut you off from people who care about you. If you don't enjoy going out on the town, try to find different ways to stay in contact and hang out with people. Gigs, sports, trips or even just heading out for a meal or something.
One thing I would say for sure though; if you are drinking so much coffee that you get chest pains then you really should care. Again, do what makes you happy, but don't be a fool. Keep your health. Personally I don't drink coffee or alcohol. I like the idea of not relying on some external chemical to help me function (within reason, obviously water and air play important roles in my life), be that socially or just in general. Get plenty of exercise, eat well, and you won't need coffee (or at least as much) in the morning. And you will feel better for it.
Sorry if this comes across as preachy, at the end of the day do what you want. But don't throw away your health, mental or physical, to do so.
Finally if you are wondering why this reply is so freaking long, well, I am procrastinating from writing up a research report. GAH!!!
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