Anxiety tonight

[Crispy]

Im gettin myself very nervous about tonight its my first grp rehab meeting. Hopefully the gym in a few hrs helps me relax a little bit. I dont mind telling ppl im a addict and talking about my problems but im just not ready to talk to new ppl in person yet... that normal?

[worried878]

I always leave the meeting feeling strong and have a sense of well being....i had to try several meetings until i found one that i felt at home at tho....but i was not nervous at the others like i thought i would be...i learned something everytim i went...it is a good way to stay clean...sounds like u r serious...good 4 u!

[slk714]

you are so very normal, it can be very overwhelming, but trust me once you go you should feel nothing but compassion and support, remember you are all there for the same reason, and you are worth it. i had to go in and tell them i was pregnant and using, talk about a crappy moment, but it made me stronger and you know what, you are not alone. there was a first time for each and every person in that room as well. i have huge anxiety issues and can totally relate, but trust me the worst part is the anticipation. you have been so open and honest on this forum, i think you will be just fine. good luck and let us know how it went.

[Sportsguy86]

Puranx,

You've done bodyguard work for lou ferrigno? King of Queens is one of my favorite shows.  Doesn't he have some type of hearing problem?

[Crispy]

thnx guys that makes me feel better

[mimi1313]

The anxiety is normal and so is the crying unforutnately. I cried at everything, even the news! You will do great tonight. You seem like a great guy and will have no trouble at all!Good luck. And let us know how it goes.

[puranx]

it dont get any tougher or more macho then me, i have done bodyguard work for lou ferrigno, high clients, clubs etc. Spent alot of my life fighting. And i have no fear of letting niagra falls if you need to cry, cry man. Your human and it heals. It only makes you more of man to be able to let go and not feel embarrassed. Also that emotion will pass in time. It did for me

[Crispy]

im just very emotional right now and its weird for me because in the past 10 yrs the only time i cried was at my moms fiance funeral last month, and that was just because she was crying. But it just seems as of late a couple kind words or a dramatic good bye on a tv show puts a lump in my throat.

[iloveny630]

I myself have not been to a meeting yet but I think what you are feeling is normal.  I also think that it's great that you have decided to attend meetings - shows that you are dedicated to quitting.  Good luck tonight.

[dove3053]

That's normal. This forum is great but it's not the same as face to face meetings. When I started to go to meetings I found out that I was just like everyone else with this problem and it made me feel better to know I was not alone. In most group meetings it's ok to just listen and not say much. Sometimes you learn more that way.

Good luck,

Dove