Advice on NA (thinking of going for 1st time ever any sup. group)

After 9 days off suboxtone back to 2 or 4 mg a day so far, stopped with Alcohol and coke for 4 days I stopped them both before CT on the suboxtone but then tried to use them to shake off the WD but that did not work. I just figured something out that is so obvious to any one but me. I tried the hanging out with my one friend who does not do anything but drink. That got old when he gets drunk (sometimes) or others come over that party and all leave to go in another room because of me. These are the people I have been around all my life. I love this people but it kills me not to do what they do. The second thing I realized is everything is a routine with rewards. When I was working (prior to failing my drug test, again) day on day off I worked very hard for about 18 to 24 hrs straight a day then off a day (sleep and party). It was a machine every day the same thing for 3 years no sick or vac time no holiday or BD just day on day off, the perfect environment for some one who smokes, pills, coke, and drinks. When you need up you get up when you need down you get down. Every time I finished a job I get a treat, every time my shift was over I get a treat, and so on and so on, until today. I figure this may be why I am depressed, I lost my job and routine, I lost my drugs, I distanced myself from my friends. What else, well I guess since I can't help myself I need to get help. I am going to try to go to NA in my area for the first time. This is a big deal for me, I have never accepted or asked for help. I hate group functions, people i do not know, things that I don't know, I again not part of my routine.

1. What do I do, like walk in, sit down, talk to some one, I am clueless

2. Is there anyone from NJ going to NA

I have been to the web sight but if you could just tell me how you where able to get up and go because easier said then done

[cathy5841]

i went to na meetings...when we walked in the members there came over and introduced themselves to us.  they were all very nice....they dont call on you or anything...if you wish to speak you can and if not you just listen.  it is great you have decided to go...we all need a little help...

[worried878]

wasnt uncomfortable at all for me...very welcoming group..after u get there u realize just how wide spread this problem is..and that u r not alone and also that there is nothing rong with u other than u have a drug problem

[jt808]

IM THNKN BOUT GOING TODAY AND I CAN REALLY RELATE TO U I FEEL THE SAME WAY I KEEP 2 MYSELF AND DONT ASK ANYONE FOR ANYTHNG (UNLESS IT WAS MONEY I NEEDED TO GET HIGH) BUT IM NOT COMFORTABLE WITH OUTSIDERS AND GROUPS AND THE WHOLE SITUATION OF THE NA BUT I HAVE FAILED SO MANY XS ON MY OWN THAT I GOTA GIV IT A TRY AND REALLY NOT B SO CLOSED TO THIS I HOPE U DO WHAT YA GOTA DO BRO, GOOD LUCK.

[gizzy32]

Both of you get your *** to a meeting, lol. I was so nervous the first time i went and when i pulled in before the meeting i ended up sitting in a van with a few people in N/A with the tunes cranked, i felt comfortable before they opened the doors. You can just listen if you want and you will leave that meeting feeling great. I was so excited cause i got my welcome keychain and a bunch of hugs, lol. It's amazing to be able to relate to people and not feel so alone in our addiction. I also had a panic attack while reading the cards, i think they were laughing with me, but maybe at me, ha.

[backagain11]

Remember just like anything else na isnt a magic pill. You"ll be given suggestions as to what has worked for other members. You need to want to change,also na is a 12 step program not a 12 meeting program. Dont expect to get anymore out of it then you put in it. Theres a big differance in hanging with active addicts and addicts in recovery,,biggest thing is the ones in recovery have a future.

[SophieShine]

I did my 1st online research today for a NA support group today!!! I had my a$$ kicked by many people here to take that step and go out there. The only idea used to freak me out but I know down there that I have to do this and I can't beat this addiction by myself. We all need support one way or the other. So Slapperman, believe me if I can do this, You sure can too.
hang in there and keep us posted.