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Hey guys...I'm Heather, 25, and after 7 years of deep alcohol abuse (like so many people, mine started in college), I'm finally ready for recovery! I'm on day three now...a bit jittery, a bit shaky, and REALLY wanting a drink. Going to my first AA meeting tonight and I'm nervous, scared, but also ready for the rest of my life to begin. It seems like I spent the majority of the past few years wasting my life...I'm ready to live and enjoy it!
Anyway, I'm just looking for friends who are also on the road to staying sober...don't be afraid to say hello!
Anyway, I'm just looking for friends who are also on the road to staying sober...don't be afraid to say hello!
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Welcome to recovery! (It gets better with experience)
Don't worry, there is nothing scary about AA meetings. You don't have to talk if you don't want to --just say you are there just to listen for today. HOWEVER, talking is therapeutic so maybe after experiencing your first or few AA meetings please consider doing so. AA meetings are comforting, you will find a sense of connection and support.
Don't worry, there is nothing scary about AA meetings. You don't have to talk if you don't want to --just say you are there just to listen for today. HOWEVER, talking is therapeutic so maybe after experiencing your first or few AA meetings please consider doing so. AA meetings are comforting, you will find a sense of connection and support.
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Welcome Heather, the first few days were the roughest for me, rest assured that it does get better. You're getting a good jump on your recovery by going to AA, try to listen for the similarities rather than the differences, get lots of phone numbers and don't hesitate to call someone, and reach out for support as much as possible.
You've got a very fulfilling life ahead of you in sobriety, just be patient and do the work, you'll be rewarded for your efforts.
You've got a very fulfilling life ahead of you in sobriety, just be patient and do the work, you'll be rewarded for your efforts.
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Hi Hebrewdiva, I am on day 5. I have found (through many experiences) that the best way to get through the shakes and jitters is to stay active. Try walking outside, even walking around the house constantly. Can't tell you how many laps around my house I have done. I think it really hastens the process. I am not planning on ever going back. But have to take it one day at a time. Reading posts from others gives me motivation. Good luck!!
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Hi and welcome to SR. You are probably at your AA meeting right now, that is a great start. AA has really helped in my recovery and continues to do so. Being surrounded by people who have gone through the same thing helps. Hope you got some numbers of people there.
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Thanks, HebrewDiva for the update... I had the feeling from your initial post that you would get good connections and lots of support in your first AA meeting.
Just a hint: sobriety and real recovery require more of your effort than others. But that is the hard part, going to meetings is the easy part.
Keep it up!
Just a hint: sobriety and real recovery require more of your effort than others. But that is the hard part, going to meetings is the easy part.
Keep it up!
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