Originally Posted by Ken0331

You could try what everyone else does in life, introduce yourself.

Walk up to someone, extend your hand and say, "Hi I'm 888 pancakes, and I'm new here. I'm feeling a little uncomfortable, but I wanted to say hello to someone."

I know every meeting I ever attended, no matter where or what group, always asked if there was anyone new there tonight. Did they do that? Did you say you were?


Also, if you've got Dx'd mental health issues, I really suggest going back to your doctor/therapist and tell them you've stopped drinking again and the anxiety (or other issues) have returned. You don't have to do this alone, and regardless of certain people's opinion on medication in the rooms of AA, its something you may need. Don't try to do the doctor's job. Let him/her do that. You do yours and go make an appointment.