Originally Posted by GracieLou

I understand the anxiety and the questions, we all had it and we all had them.

It is time to honestly ask yourself if any of them are so important that they would keep you from seeking sobriety?

If not, then go to a meeting. They won't bite you.

The AA Big Book is available online as well as a lot of other literature. You can scope it out before you go.

If you have fear of going alone then call the AA hotline or see if your town has a local AA intergroup. They can send someone to meet you or perhaps even pick you up and take you.

Of course there are other options other than AA if after reading some information you do not feel it is for you.

The idea is to find a recovery plan and stick to it. Try the same one for at least 30 days. You should know what kind of drinking problem you have once you try to stop completely and if the plan you have is working for you. If the plan does not, then remain sober and find another one.

Don't give up, keep trying. If you really want to stop then put all of your heart and soul into it.

If you just want to control your drinking, then AA will not work. You need to admit to yourself that you have a problem, however you label or don't label yourself, and stop drinking. The change is not just to set down the bottle, the change is to yourself and how you see that alcohol effects your life and your relationships.