Been struggling to get sober for quite some time. Alcohol for me helps me become someone I know I can be without it, which is very social, outgoing, funny, overall great person But for some reason I keep turning to alcohol for that sense of confidence and to help fit in whenever I am out and about.Looking for support groups in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. If you know of any I’d greatly appreciate it!.
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I have not, but thank you for that!.
There is a few free apps that give locations and times.
“In the rooms”
“Meeting guide”
Try those as well
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Thank you!
I know exactly how you feel. That’s what I would do myself when I was out. One day at time is all we can do. Stay strong!
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Juan, there’s a book called Alcohol Explained which is very interesting. I’m an alcoholic and I remember the need for that first drink (first 3 drinks) to take the edge off. But what I’ve learned in sobriety, and what I learned from that book, is that alcohol is actually what causes the anxiety in the first place. So alcohol created a problem for me and then made me think it was the solution.
I do go to 12 step meetings, as others suggested. The goal of sobriety is to create a life that you don’t need to escape from. I’m glad you’re here figuring it out with us.
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Thank you very much for those encouraging words, I really needed to see that😊
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Thank you for that Brotha, I will look into getting that book and attending meetings myself 
. I appreciate the warm welcome