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I really need to work the steps of Al Anon but my hyper-sensitivity and self criticism are even getting in the way there. My meeting is really large, and after it's over, everyone stands around chatting in cocktail party formation. This triggers my social anxiety BIG TIME. I know I need to hang around and get a sponsor, but I never do. I flee. Thank God for SR.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, I think the critical areas for me to look at are self-esteem, hyper-sensitivity, self-criticism. I pretty much know where "they" came from, but besides personal boundaries I haven't dealt with them, and move on through the middle steps.