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Patty5 · Newbie

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Ruhig · Senior Member

You can search online for meetings. There are all types, open, closed, speaker, discussion, big book step and many more. It is suggested that if you think you have a problem drinking, go to meetings and try to identify with what you hear. Also this forum has helped me alot to understand things.

justadrunk · MIP Old Timer

There may be a number you could call to have someone meet with you first and then take you to a meeting... I would have found that helpful I think, but I didn't know about it until after I had gone. Just google AA with your town and there should be a number and someone to talk to... she can tell you what to expect and help you feel at home... you will feel at home.

Welcome Patty! Glad you're here!

Pythonpappy · MIP Old Timer

Welcome Patty, ...

Listen carefully, you may need medical attention while going through the DT's ... And yes, definitely seek a helping hand through AA ... We all found it hard to ask for help at one time ... but a lot of us are still here because we did ... You will find the fellowships of AA more like family than your real family ... trust me, we understand exactly what you're going through and can help lead you or prepare you for what's to come ...

God Bless you,
Pappy

Frodo · MIP Old Timer

Hi Patty,

It is important that you speak to a doctor before detoxing. Some of the effects can be nasty if not managed.

Try a meeting or fifty. You'll find friendship, understanding, experience, love, help and hope there. I let my fear of the unknown keep me out of AA for five long and horrible years before I was too sick and sorry to fight it anymore. I lost almost everything good that I had in my life in that time including my wife and very nearly my life. If only I had have been a touch braver back then...

But my life is really good now and I know why and who to thank.

Welcome.

mikef · MIP Old Timer

Welcome Patty, WE can truly identify.For over 25 years I fooled myself into thinking I could stop but could never "stay stopped'..As the pain finally outweighs the pleasure(DT'S,memory loss,blackouts,sick,twitching ,shaking,total life unmanageability inward and outward,you know)you can make the decision,first of admission that you are powerless over alcohol(once you pick up your off to the races),followed closely by emotional acceptance of utter defeat over alcohol...Yes check with doctor if DTS and physical illness is really bad.You can Google Alcoholics Anonymous information website and click on literature and read P-1,P-2 ,P-3 (INFO PAMPHLETS)what to expect at AA meetings,Is AA for you,,ETC...IT WILL HELP YOU GET AN IDEA OF MEETING FORMATS,KINDS OF ETC...also can answer the questionnaire on your status(although if your here on this site MIP,me thinks your into the admission stage)Better yet,find a meeting in your area(you can probably call helpline and see if you can get someone to go with you or not JUST DO IT!!!WE don't lock the doors,you don't have to recite anything ,be forced to pray and all other things that go thru our minds before we show up.It can be the best decision of your life. Let us know how your doing.i WISH YOU PEACE AND STRENGTH ON YOUR JOURNEY! smile

Rob84 · MIP Old Timer

Hi Patti,

Welcome to the MIP board. Tasha (Just a drunk) had a good suggestion to call the local central AA office and have someone meet you at the meeting or pick you up and take you there.

There are closed and open meetings, open is for anyone to attend, closed is alcoholics only, if you are not sure you are alcoholic a open meeting might be best to start.

You can just walk in also and introduce yourself as being new, helping newcomers and making them feel welcome is very important to most AA members/groups.

Hope this helps,

Rob

Rob84 · MIP Old Timer

Good idea Mike. Below is a link to the pamplet and other information.

http://www.aa.org/lang/en/catalog.cfm?origpage=14&product=48

Fyne Spirit · MIP Old Timer

Welcome Patty,

I would never have got to a meeting on my own, Too afraid. It was a huge help to talk to an AA member and find out more before going to a meeting. The same guy took me to my first few meetings and looked after me. It made all the difference. Call the local AA and ask for someone to come and see you.

God bless,

Mike H.

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Hi Patty, welcome to the board. Pull up a chair, we'll all family here.

-- Edited by StPeteDean on Friday 18th of May 2012 09:25:01 PM

vixen · MIP Old Timer

You have been given some great advice here so I will just add my welcome to the rest. :)

Mr_David · MIP Old Timer

Welcome, Patty. They're a lot of good people on this forum, so stick around okay. Welcome, once again dear.

Pythonpappy · MIP Old Timer

Welcome to sobriety Ninny, ...

I'm real happy to know that you're going to see a doctor ... I sincerely hope you're 'totally honest' with you're visit ... Drs need to know exactly how we've been treating our bodies in order to let us re-adjust gently back to normal ...

Your mind will in fact seem to be in 'high' gear for a while ... (like a speeding freight train) ... You may find it difficult to concentrate on any one thing for more than a few seconds at a time ... this will slowly disappear ... just don't drink, go to meetings, get a sponsor, pray to your 'higher power' (God) for help ... And by all means keep coming here to let us know how you are and if we can in some way help you ... We've been in your shoes ... (some of us many times, HeeHee)

God Bless,
Pappy

-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 04:29:55 PM

Ninny · Newbie

Hi yall, I'm new here too. Today is my 3rd day without alcohol, after drinking almost a gallon of wine a day for years. I feel terrible today, severe anxiety, severe cravings, stomache ache, headache, can't concentrate. I'm going to MD today in case I get DT's in a couple days. I'm very scared.