Does anyone find that being in meetings and/or around sober spaces like this one is almost more of a trigger than if you weren’t even talking about your D.O.C. at all?
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For some, it may be. Early in my journey it was tough at time but I took it one day at a time. Not all meetings are the same. Once you find your "home" you'll know. Sober spaces like this depends on how you perceive it. I enjoy the support and enlightenment from others on their journey😊
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For me I have all kinda triggers. It helps me to talk to people about them and basically tell on myself. But I really don't go to meetings I just have a support group and try to talk to them regularly.
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I did feel that at one point, however, not any longer. I think I was so full of fear of relapse that talking about it made me anxious. What do you think the underlying feeling is for you?
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Some meetings are triggering. Less so now than it used to be for sure.
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Fear is definitely one of the prominent feelings that comes up.
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The first step in healing is to be aware/mindful of these feelings so that we can dig in and get to the origins of these emotions. Fear is a dominant feeling. For me, it’s so powerful that as soon as it pops up I automatically “run”. I don’t even think about it…I just need to escape/distract/numb that feeling. Personally, I have so many “escape tricks” that I should be called Houdini 
Good job by you for confronting and examining yourself 
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Sometimes talking about using is a trigger for some
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Oh no you didn't trigger a fear in me .
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Well you looking gorgeous dear, and I really like your profile.. please can you send me a friend request so we can stay in touch and see where it’s goes???
It's always good to get an outsiders perspective. Whether family, someone close, sponsor or good o random strangers. I think the real message here is were all in the same boat at different ports and for some reason oddly enough it works. Have a great 24 God bless
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Hearing war stories or using stuff can poke the bear sometimes but it's all apart of growth. Before long it won't phase you
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If meetings bother you, don't go. To be honest meetings have done nothing for me, and I've attended hundreds all over Wisconsin. Hearing the same people repeat the same stories over and over gets redundant. Just find what works for you. Start new hobbies, go to outpatient group with actual certified counseling, or try (MAT) Medication Assisted Therapy to cut cravings and halt euphoria even if substance usage relapse does occur. (Vivitrol injections, Naltrexone, Disulfiram/Antabuse) All physician prescribed.
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Yes, I was resentful that others were relapsing and here I was doing everything not to.
I did not want to use my energy feeling some kinda way about their journey..
Also!
I learned that triggers are usually attached to pewpews and we're in control of those. I can choose not to pull my own trigger and address those feelings later in a controlled environment.. because the two are not related, except for the feeling.
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I did mandalas and argued with the mind monkeys. Camprell (?) helped me. The shadow work elevated my understanding.
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Acamprosate or Campral. This drug is not recommended for candidates with depression symptoms
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