luckylilshark

hello,

i'm in my first week of rehab. i'm lucky there are others my age in my program, about 10 who are 19-28. so far i feel overwhelmed. everyone seems fine with public speaking and sharing, and i'm the total opposite! i rather hate group therapy...i don't mind listening and find it to be helpful to my recovery, but i loathe being randomly called upon to share. it feels intrusive. i guess i have to get over it, idk it gives me anxiety and recovery shouldn't feel like this....

i'm hopeful. most days. excited to be here and to have found this community!

-alice

least

Welcome to a great site. You'll find a lot of support and useful information here.

Elisabeth888

You will get more used to it. I still get nervous at AA when called on and would rather share on my own volition.

I go to group therapy too, and since it is a smaller group, it isn't so bad.

ClimbingBack

Congratulations on your newfound sobriety. I agree it can be very intrusive being called upon. There are some meetings when I can't wait to share something and others when I would rather just listen to what everyone else has to say. I felt a lot of anxiety speaking initially, but it gets easier each time. Worst case scenario, you can always just say "Pass - I'll be listening today" if you are called on and really don't feel like speaking.

Best of luck to you.

Anna

Welcome, Alice!

I'm glad that you're seeking support and don't underestimate the importance of listening. You might find sharing more comfortable as you get used to your group.

artsoul

Welcome alice!

I don't like speaking in front of people either, but I did enjoy some of the group therapy sessions when I was in treatment. The first week of sobriety is always tough so be patient with yourself and proud that you're getting sober.

Good to have you with us!

Dee74

I have no rehab or public speaking experience, but welcome to SR Alice

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Ksquared87

Welcome Alice,
I was in the same boat for long time. Don't worry after a little bit of time it becomes less stressful and easier

CaiHong

Welcome Alice,
I find sharing difficult at times, I am usually so choked up with emotion I either start crying or just say something that is inconsidered to fill in the blank.
I looking forward to the day that I can say what I feel, not in a practiced polished kind of way but articulate, from the heart with a bit of humour.
You are not alone there. I don't think people should be pushed to share, I would not like that at all.
All the best
CaiHong

CaiHong

Welcome Alice,

I find sharing difficult at times, I am usually so choked up with emotion I either start crying or just say something that is illconsidered to fill in the blank.

I looking forward to the day that I can say what I feel, not in a practiced polished kind of way but articulate, from the heart with a bit of humour.
You are not alone there.

I don't think people should be pushed to share, I would not like that at all.

All the best
CaiHong