I'm paranoid of going to in-person meetings due to my

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#1

I'm paranoid of going to in-person meetings due to my professional life...I know, silly, but I still won't. Are there online meetings that have helped you all?

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#2

I tried in person and online meetings. Speaking for myself it didn’t help. I just did it on my own! If you want it bad enough, anything is possible

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#3

Janey, yes there are hundreds if not thousands of online and in person meetings daily.
It was suggested to me to go to 90 different meetings in 90 days. Online or in person. This way I found the meetings that I really liked for every single day & night of the week. Plus I found people that I liked too.
In the beginning I worried about my anonymity, but after awhile I realized there’s nothing to worry about. My ego wants me in fear and alone, easy prey. 16 years of sobriety and not once has anyone ever exposed me. To be honest I learned that sharing my recovery is a huge blessing.
I’m here if you want to talk.

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#4

Thank you for your response! Did you utilize any resources to help you?

#5

I appreciate this so much. Thank you.

#6

I did go to a 28 day rehab. I was beyond doing it myself. I needed medical help to wean myself off of alcohol. I was afraid of withdrawals. We did lots of classes and it was heavy on AA. Initially I bought into it. But after I got out and attended 50 meetings or so I realized that AA just wasn’t for me. So technically I didn’t do it on my own.

#7

I have a career that deals with the public and I go to in person meetings has not been an issue

#8

Priorities - sobriety first - even career :relaxed:

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#9

I attend NA meetings on Zoom...I love it...the people in my group are great..u can speak to the group or have side chats with someone privately...a lot of us have exchanged phone numbers as well so if we ever need to talk we always have someone that will be there for us with no judgment...feel free tho to hit me up anytime on the chat if u need someone to talk/vent/yell to...I'm happy to help...

#10

I love online and in person! The Everything AA app has tons of online meetings 24 hrs a day all over the world

#11

I have almost 6monthes clean off m.th and I have not gone to a meeting at all this App works for me

#12

But what works for me may not work for you and vice versa

#13

I got sober during covid and everything was online. but i started going in person after about two years and it is easier / better. Why not try online and see how it goes?

#14

I felt the same way with the career I’m in, but found quickly nobody judges or cares what our job may be. In person works better for me to connect with people

#15

Hi Danny, after reading your response, it's giving me strength to return to meetings. I haven't been since covid, and I get nervous about them anyway. Insecurity, I guess.
The good thing is I haven't had a drink in all that time.
Thank you for your encouragement.