Irrational fear

[Wisconsin_Al]

Guy

I posted a message on the AA forum called “Irrational Fears yet again” if you would like to read it the link is below.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ad.php?t=46510 (Irrational Fears yet again)

I am going thru a serious bout of irrational fear right now. This is the paralyzing kind, the ones that make me stop functioning. It was also one of the biggest reasons I drank.

I have not picked up and I have not had a desire to use. But I have the fear and it’s going away but going away so slow! I am 19 months sober and I really hate feeling like this. Booze use to hide this, at least for a while.

Now it is better than the past. Today I am handling it. Yesterday I was a basket case.

I do not hear enough in AA about these irrational fears. Maybe AA is the wrong place to seek help? Maybe I need to go back to counseling? Do you have any suggestions?

thanks

[GuyBlakeKett]

Dear Wisconsin Al -

I'm so sorry to hear you've been afflicted with this severe anxiety - it sometimes DOES happen in early sobriety, and fortunately the Steps and the program (and importantly the sober friends you make at 12 step meetings) go a long way to helping you deal with these crippling feelings. But you don't need to stop there. Sounds like you might get help from therapy too - and I'd strongly suggest you investigate that option. No reason not to avail ourselves of all the abundant help that's out there!

I'm glad your anxiety lessened today. It will continue to lessen. Just stay connected - and thanks for your post.

best -
with prayers -

Guy

[Wisconsin_Al]

Thanks Guy

I really need to keep talking and sharing, these things I never did before sobriety. I need to not drink. I need to do my Step-work. And I also think I need to go back to counseling.

Two years ago I was diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety Disorders and OCD. Not drinking, my HP, AA and the program have help a great deal. But I need more and will avail myself to the additional help from therapy.

Thanks