My social anxiety keeps holding me back from going to meetings. Heck I haven't even been to my primary care Dr is 8 years despite having very serious reasons as to why I should, (GI bleeding, numb cramping hands that are now experiencing severe numbness and pain causing difficulty and extra time for me when doing basic things like brush my teeth or hair, or type a post.. so forget about scrubbing walls and washing dishes and folding laundry and cutting hair with that degree and license I have) all that and I still avoid going to the Dr for myself. I put off making appointments for my family because I don't want to talk to the person on the other end of the line. I procrastinate filing for food stamps because I don't want to make the phone call. I go to the same 10 stores. Talk to the same cashier's etc. Recently discovered I'm OCD so that may play a part but point is. I need suggestions on virtual NA with 25-40 age range available so I can attend and maybe mingle and let's not jinx it but find a sponsor. Because I caved yesterday. And I used. I know, pick myself up dust myself off and start again. But I'm definitely going to continue to fall when I lack supportive people I can call or text instead of the plug when I'm wanting to get something.. so let's hear about those online NA meetings! I'd love to attend one... SMART meetings welcome 12 step welcome co-ed or women only welcome. Thank you
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I struggled with social anxiety for most of my life, then I started drinking and it made it worse. The only thing that helped me was checking myself into a treatment facility where I got the help that I needed. It was there that I received the tools that I needed in order to over come my social anxiety. There are still times where I struggle, bit its not crippling anymore.