Hey brother, I’m with you. I recently started going to AA meetings and it’s changed and still changing my life. There is support out there and even though we don’t know each other, I’d be more than happy to help you find the way.
Problem is i'm really shy and suffer from anxiety around people. That also is the reason I drink. I hate that I feel socially anxious. It's burdened me my entire life.
I will make a promise to you. Walking in is the hardest thing to do. I guarantee that. Attend a meeting, you will find the support you need. If not, get in touch with me and I’ll help!
Well I’m on day 2 no drinking and worked out and made a healthy dinner. It was effortless for some reason. Maybe I just got fed up with things. Thanks for reaching out. I hope I’m done drinking for a long time! I plan to work out from now on and eat good. Feels great tonight after working out!
I can promise you that there will be at least one other person in your meeting who drinks / drank because of their shyness / social awkwardness- that would have been me on many occasions.
Walking in the door will be the scariest / hardest part and then it’s over. You’re inside. You’re still alive and you did not shit your pants. If you know another alcoholic who is in recovery, ask them to take you to a meeting. One of the 12 principles of AA is to help other alcoholics gain their sobriety where and when possible. There is no judgement. You are surrounded by people just like you. I took a lot of comfort in that during early days of my recovery.
Hey brother, I’m with you. I recently started going to AA meetings and it’s changed and still changing my life. There is support out there and even though we don’t know each other, I’d be more than happy to help you find the way.
Problem is i'm really shy and suffer from anxiety around people. That also is the reason I drink. I hate that I feel socially anxious. It's burdened me my entire life.
I will make a promise to you. Walking in is the hardest thing to do. I guarantee that. Attend a meeting, you will find the support you need. If not, get in touch with me and I’ll help!
Well I’m on day 2 no drinking and worked out and made a healthy dinner. It was effortless for some reason. Maybe I just got fed up with things. Thanks for reaching out. I hope I’m done drinking for a long time! I plan to work out from now on and eat good. Feels great tonight after working out!
Keep it up
I can promise you that there will be at least one other person in your meeting who drinks / drank because of their shyness / social awkwardness- that would have been me on many occasions. Walking in the door will be the scariest / hardest part and then it’s over. You’re inside. You’re still alive and you did not shit your pants. If you know another alcoholic who is in recovery, ask them to take you to a meeting. One of the 12 principles of AA is to help other alcoholics gain their sobriety where and when possible. There is no judgement. You are surrounded by people just like you. I took a lot of comfort in that during early days of my recovery.