Hey, I’m new here. 8 months sober but still dealing

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#1

Hey, I’m new here. 8 months sober but still dealing with anxiety and resentments.

#2

Hi Andrew, are you working some kind of program? There are a ton of options, and you could even create your own with the help of others, but what I have found is to get over some of the big feelings being involved with sober people and hearing their suggestions and doing those things is the way to get through.

#3

Thanks Jenn, I’m currently involved with AA, and have worked through the steps. I have a sponsor as well.

#4

That’s awesome! Then just keep doing what you’re doing and the resentments will work out. For the anxiety, do you know any breathing exercises? They usually help me when I’m getting anxious. I also do a great yoga nidra by Allie Michelle on YouTube that helps.

#5

Thanks for your suggestion. So far, I just have been trying to find a place where I can take a few minutes to quiet my mind. That seems to be helping.

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#6

Have you spoken to your sponsor and shared about these issues in meetings? I was given a resentment chip about 2 months ago and told to pray for the people I had resentments for. They told me to pray for all the good things I would want for myself, and to do this for 2 weeks straight. It actually worked. I slip back at times as I’m only human, but the intensity of the resentments are not so intense. A day or two of saying prayers for them sets me straight

#7

You are doing all the right things.keep it up.good job!!