My First Day of AA
 

I'm 24. I had my first AA meeting today and it completely surpassed my expectations. I was terrified when I went in (and I have social anxiety), was shaking, almost talked myself out of it a few times. But when the discussions started, I just felt so refreshed, knowing that there are other people out there like me and I'm not alone. I may have been the youngest one there, but I'm grateful that I caught it before I got a DUI, or had kids, or ruined a marriage. When I left everyone gave me a hug and someone even said my presence helped them. I'm not sure what the point of this is, I just needed to rave. If you're thinking about going to AA, but are scared for whatever reason (mine was the religious-ish aspect), give it a try. I'm so glad I did.
And thank you to this forum, because I had been reading it for months before finally working up the courage to help myself.

Awesome job, I'm glad you had an enlightening experience. Hug

CONGRATS on your courage to take a positive step in recovery!

Im proud of you... especially with the social anxiety...

I suffer from social anxiety too and it stops me from doing basically everything. I am in addiction counselling at the moment. Only really getting started.
They hold groups there and i have always told myself i will not go. I dont want to go to a group meeting (bcoz of anxiety), but your story is encouraging for me....

It is good to hear that you were okay when you were there. Hopefully you will continue to keep going and bettering yourself.

Keep it up...

It was my first meeting tonight too- I am proud of us both!! :)

YAY!!!
And CheekyAngel, I cannot express how scared I was, but everyone was SO kind and welcoming that I basically forgot about it by the end. I really recommend giving it a shot.

Hey, look at that, you are carrying the message already! Way to go!

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Loro Welcome! THAT IS AWESOME STUFF! I posted a link for you to listen to. I would start at the Dr's opinion and work your way down. It will explain how AA works. It's very entertaining and very helpful. Keep going to the meetings, but when you're in your car or working out, these podcast are awesome!!!!

XA-Speakers - The lights are on!

Loro Welcome! THAT IS AWESOME STUFF! I posted a link for you to listen to. I would start at the Dr's opinion and work your way down. It will explain how AA works. It's very entertaining and very helpful. Keep going to the meetings, but when you're in your car or working out, these podcast are awesome!!!!

Thanks everyone! My third day of sobriety... I got a raise at work today!!! I celebrated with an AA speaker meeting instead of a drink. It was amazing and inspiring! I can't wait to go again tomorrow!

I haven't been on my account in a long time and just found this post. FYI I haven't drank since before my first meeting, over 4 years now! :)

Really, Wow!
That's fantastic

How'd you do it loro????

That's really awesome news Loro - congrats!
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Wow!! That is amazing. I just read your post and didn't realize it was from 4 yrs ago until I got to your note. I was going to post that I had a very similar awesome experience when I first walked into my first meeting 5 weeks ago.

Great to hear that it's been going well for you!!

I too didn't realize the original post was from years ago. Was such a great surprise to read that you've now had 4 years of sobriety! Huge congratulations on 4 years!

How wonderful!

Thank you, Loro, for this inspiring update.

Congrats!!!
Sooo, fill us in.. What did ya have to do to get here? How's your life today?

most of those other people also suffered from social anxiety!!!

Congratulations on 4 years of sobriety!!!!

Hi and thank you for your great update.

Good things happen when we work for them and let them happen.

BE WELL

Amazing loro! Congratulations!! So glad you decided to check in so we can celebrate with you