I CREATED THIS THREAD when I was 3 days sober in Feb 2012. I AM STILL SOBER TODAY. This post right here helped give me the courage to go to a real meeting.
"I've found that growth comes from getting out of my comfort zone." -Jocata
I still average four AA meetings a week. I sponsor men in AA. I work part time in a 30-day alcohol/drug treatment center (I am a full time college student as well), and whenever I speak to a group of addicts/alcoholics I reference this post.
THANK YOU JOCATA, your words poured gasoline on that spark of willingness I had inside, and after going to my first real AA meeting that spark grew into a bonfire of hope.
Originally Posted by
jocata 
Hang in there Shane. It will get better over time. Early sobriety is scary. We are learning to deal with emotions that were numbed with alcohol. There are many programs people use to stay sober and live healthy lives. A support program is very helpful.
I know how you feel about the anxiety. I suffer from it too. I am learning to meditate, but my thoughts race so much that it's hard to just "be." It takes some practice I'm finding out, but so does just about anything worthwhile. Journaling helps too.
The reason AA helps me so much is that I get to listen to what others have struggled with and the solutions they have discovered. You can also share when you get comfortable enough about what is going on with you. If you have an open mind, you can get alot of positive feedback. May be worth a shot. I have found that growth comes from getting out of my comfort zone. It's not alwasys easy, but what I learn from it is very valuable.
Read and post here often. Hang tough.
God bless.