I finally picked up the phone and called AA...I definatley have some issues?

Question

I'm just feeling a little bummed out that it had to come to this.

Anybody evse recovering that felt the same way and what were your first impressions

I'm a little , nervous , apprehensive and vunerable right now

Answer 1

use aa to get sober then leave that crap alone. ive been sober for almost 2 years and listening to their preaching got old. you will notice, they tell you that you will never succeed on your own, that you will be a hopeless alcoholic your entire life, and most outrageous of all, they tell you to make up a god and he will perform a miracle in your life that will make you sober. not forever though, just for one day. they tell you never to plan on being sober because you are so insignificant in controlling your life, that you will never be able to make decisions in your life again. unless your god makes them for you.
go ahead, use their ideas on how to feel good about yourself. then never go back and know that all you need to quit drinking/drugging is a made up mind.
the only people that feel like they "need" aa, are weak minded individuals who feel like they need a bunch of mainly lowlifes and nobodys to validate them. also aa and na are just a bunch of f*ck buddy gathering for all the people that go. they call it 13 steppin.

Answer 2

You do not have to feel bummed. It is a first step towards a better life, on your terms, and at your speed.
Everyone has issues to a certain point, some more than others. We all deal with the issues in different ways and others can not handle it and need help.
I, myself, have been going to AA. Thinking about going to the first meeting could be scary, for me it was more of a relief. There other people in the same predicament that I am in.
There are different meetings, smoking, co-ed, mens only, womens so forth and so on. Pick one that you feel comfortable with and go for it. Just relax, listen and when you feel up to it, share.
AA really does work, you'll see.

Answer 3

Try to remember that this recovery thing is just one day at a time. You only need to focus on today. And not picking up the first drink.
Would you feel bad about going to the doctor for diabetes? Consider AA as "insulin" - it will never cure the disease but it will keep it in check and manageable.
My mom always kept hard candy around for the sugar- alcohol converts to sugars in your body and she needed it to not be shaky. She has been sober for 31 years- after a few rocky stops and starts.
Your family may want to try Al-anon. It will help them deal with this disease and how it has affected them also.

You can do this. You are worth it. You will have people to talk to that understand what you are going through. And can be called day or night to help with the " I gotta have just one" feeling. You have taken the first step- and that is the hardest!
Bravo!

Answer 4

Bless your heart. You did the right thing. You know the crazy thing about addiction of any kind is it's like you are loosing something that has been with you a long time. Even though it's not a good thing for you to be addicted to any substance, it has still been there and been a part of your life for a long time. You have to pick yourself up and do the right thing. I was addicted to narcotics. Addiction is a horrible thing and one that will control your life if you let it. And it doesn't control it very good. A.A. is a wonderful program if you work it and if you want help. You will get a lot of wonderful support and treatment options from them. All the best. You will be in my thoughts.

Answer 5

hey man don't be bummed out I have 20 1/2 yrs of sobriety and can assure you that AA works and will change your life to the great if you do what it suggests. e-mail me anytime and we can talk.