Hi my name is Serenity, I am new to this website and i guess i am what you might call coming back i suffer from the fear of socialization and i dont go out much. i go to online meetings, and i work the steps daily, i have a sponsor and we work very closely tog everyday on my recovery. i am sober 6 years from this method i know this may not work for everyone but for now it works for me. i have a theripist who is working with me on my phobia of leaving my house but just for today its like this for me. does anyone else suffer from the phobia of not being able to leave there homes? if you could share some esh with me i would be very gratefull for whatever anyone has to share.

Hugs, Serenity

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Serenity, I want to welcome you to the board and I'm sure others will be doing the same. I don't have a problem with socialization, but I have a had a problem with wanting to isolate, which is something I have had to reallly work on over the years.I have a lot of health problems and I sometimes just want to hibernate, mostly in the winter. But last night found me going to a meeting in 11 degree temps, and an ice storm. I'm glad I went, I needed it.

I'm glad you are here and I'm sure you will be an asset to this group,please share your esh with us.

(((Hugs)))

GammyRose

Ty Gammy for your responce and i can identafy with your reply because isolation is yet another huge problem for me

Hugs Serenity

Hey Serenity!! And I welcome you to our site, as Gammy does, with open arms. Dont know if I can fully identify with your Phobias, but I know I have had times in sobriety where, I felt very alone, even in a crowd. Low self confidence and self esteem didnt help that much either. And Fear? Well thats another story.:) Anyway, please share with all of us here, as we will do with you, with understanding and love. Gammy? How it going in your zoo? All the animals sleeping, and quiet?

Welcome. Glad to have you here. You've found one of the good places to be!

Best wishes.

Chris. 

Hi Serenity,I know where your coming from,I just moved to wisconson not too long ago,got my own place and now dont really know what to do.When I drank I drank alone most of the time,sobriety is no different.I've always had alot of social problems and right now im down to zero friends with only my brother and his family close to where I live.I start school next week and I dont know if I can do it,at work I just keep my head down and work,but if I want to change my life other then just staying sober I have to do this.I have the 12steps on my wall and I read certain things from the big book and others every morning and night,but this social thing is hell.I've been court ordered to go to AA a couple times in my life,which makes me want not want to go to meetings cause half the peeps just want to get there stuff signed and get the hell out of there,that was me,lol.Good luck to you,I'll say a prayer for you,your not alone Serenity.Al

Hi Zander, Ty for your reply i have had this fear since i was about 22 years old and over the years my fear has increased ten fold but im working on it and i am now able to go outside for breif periods at a time maybe 20 minutes or so and thats grt for me i just have to remember its baby steps and i pray daily that my hp will help me with this issue

Hugs Serenity

Hi Serenity, I am a newby at this online thing, I would like for you to know that your not alone. I continue to pray for something positive to happen in my life. you have a good day.