Hi
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Phx,Az
Posts: 3
Hi
I haven't drank in a few days. And I pray
I never drink again. I have tried AA but I
can't be in groups or around strangers be-
cause my anxiety and panic attacks start play-
ing with my head. I have to believe that reading
and tons of prayer will set me free..
I never drink again. I have tried AA but I
can't be in groups or around strangers be-
cause my anxiety and panic attacks start play-
ing with my head. I have to believe that reading
and tons of prayer will set me free..
Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 16
Therese, have you tried a video AA meeting? i just attended my first. there were about 60 in attendance. you can share or not. but you get the benefits of an in person meeting right in the privacy of your own home.
Saved By Grace
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Oop North, Furtlin' me Ferrets
Posts: 410
Once I got some sobriety under my belt the anxiety seriously decreased and it might be the case for you. Just remember, I couldn't get sober by myself and if your like me and all the rest of us on SR join us, don't be on the outside looking in. Same with AA.
Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 249
Therese1965,
I can tell you that after about 80 days of sobriety, it is incredible how much calmer I feel on a day to day basis. The waves of anxiety and panic I used to always feel are just gone now. I don't even know when it really happened or how (well, I think the how part is easy -- stop drinking!). But yeah, seriously, the other guys are right. My new problem now is that I take the new feelings for granted. I feel like I have already forgotten how painful it was to drink every day. So your post has helped me (yes, you have unintentionally helped others on here!) to try and remember why I quit drinking in the first place.
I can tell you that after about 80 days of sobriety, it is incredible how much calmer I feel on a day to day basis. The waves of anxiety and panic I used to always feel are just gone now. I don't even know when it really happened or how (well, I think the how part is easy -- stop drinking!). But yeah, seriously, the other guys are right. My new problem now is that I take the new feelings for granted. I feel like I have already forgotten how painful it was to drink every day. So your post has helped me (yes, you have unintentionally helped others on here!) to try and remember why I quit drinking in the first place.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,044
Welcome Thererse!
You will find lots of support on SR. I also like Women For Sobriety, they have meetings and a chat room as well. Keep reading and posting. I am closing out Day 28, the first few days are the toughest.
You will find lots of support on SR. I also like Women For Sobriety, they have meetings and a chat room as well. Keep reading and posting. I am closing out Day 28, the first few days are the toughest.
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