Just like my addiction, Ive been keeping my recovery a secret. Since being sober, Ive continued to keep myself shut out from friends and family more so now than ever, ( I used to go do all the things as long as I had my alcohol with me, I was happy and invincible until the end and I was just happy being at home alone with my alcohol) my anxiety when I even think of going places without my crutch is literally crippling....
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I completely understand where you're coming from. I used to be the same way. I used to have some really bad anxiety attacks. When I first got into my recovery and I decided to go out and see the public. I couldn't go into stores without breathing heavily or couldn't pitch my breath. I would always break out into sweats. It was really bad. I didn't want to be around anybody. Out of fear of my anxiety but then I found out that I could reach out and get better help. Maybe you should try going to a therapist. Or talk to a psychiatrist or getting. Some sober living people to sister, when you go out to see your family, your friends or whatever maybe you could take a buddy with you, accountability partner. To help lend a hand in reducing the stress.When you're just now going back out around everyone just to thought
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Yes I can identify. My disease wants me alone. It’s work getting out and staying connected with like minded people. I’ve always loved the expression “ The opposite of addiction is connection “. WE will overcome. Together WE can! What are some of your tools for your spiritual recovery program? 
