I’m starting work with my sponsor tomorrow and am freaking out! This already feels like too much. Fight or Flight… Flight it is…I’m considering this to be my last shot cuz I never want to feel the emotions of a tidal wave of overwhelming anxiety about quitting again. It has to stick or I’ll find a way to manage the rest of my life with… good ole …..
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Kim don't give up. Early on it is scary, but all new things are. The payoff of sticking with it is huge. You can do this.
I hope you are right! It has never worked for me… so I’m very skeptical
Have you tried anything other than AA?
I went to countless online meetings and finally tried in person. Went to a total of 3 and knew it would not work for me.
I ended up getting a therapist that specializes in trauma and addiction.
At first I was seeing her once a week, now I'm down to once a month.
If you have insurance, therapy may be free if done through Zoom or another video conference app.
I am skeptical about everything too, but I will tell you that you can make it. When you get nervous and want to quit, just remind yourself why you want to be sober to begin with.