Everyone is scared at first. The first thing to do is calm down and breathe. And don't worry about seeing someone you know at a meeting, because they are there for the very same reason you are and they will keep your secret just as much as they want you to keep theirs. that is why it is ANONYMOUS! What happens in those rooms stays in those rooms.
For your first meeting I would suggest an open meeting, because those are for people who aren't sure if they have a problem or not, or just people in general who are interested in the fellowship. Also you can take someone with you to an open meeting for support, such as a spouse or partner. I took my boyfriend with me to my first open meeting and after that I was okay going alone to other types of meetings.
Don't let everything overwhelm you. I know there is a lot of things to choose from and such, but just take it one day at a time. Any meeting is a good meeting! So just pick one and get there.
