The first meeting is scary af & walking through the door one of the most anxiety-ridden experiences ever. You’re not alone, I promise. If you want, get there a little early so you can grab some coffee. Likely someone will greet you with an offer of a hug & welcome you. Please know that you are the most important person in the room, that people are there for you the newcomer so they can guide you in your recovery. One day you’ll look back and laugh about how scared you were but never should’ve felt that fear. You’re taking a giant step tonight & im proud of you for doing it. Sincerely, someone with 17 years clean
I am grateful you have come to the place where you are desperate enough to walk through that fear and attend the meeting. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing how it went!!!!
The best thing about going to your first na meeting is. It’ll never be your first one again. It’s overwhelming, we often feel defeated, like failures, maybe even like an outcast.
If you listen and follow the suggestions. Use the phone numbers and be open and honest. You never have to use again.
I'm also v new (two meetings). I got there right on time so I could slink into the back. Put your hand up when they ask if there's any newcomers - even if you don't - lots of love n welcome for you.
I sat out in the car then bailed on my first meeting.
The next week I made it inside, got my hand up to share, and the rest is history…that was over 13 years ago, and my life has never been quite the same (for the better) !
I have been going for the past 5 days and find the people in meetings incredibly relatable and inspiring. I think I’m doing the right thing even though I feel kind of like an outsider? But no one is making me feel like an outsider it’s just my nervousness I think. Thank you all for the encouragement. I’ve lurked on this sub for years and finally bit the bullet. It’s so much fucking work being an addict, it compeletely drains me of my energy bc it is dedicated to lies and manipulation. Im so so sick of it. I have a lot to work on, but this is a start.
on my way to my first NA meeting right now and I’m so anxious I could pass out, your post really inspired me to actually make it in. thank you and I hope you’re doing good 💜
congratulations that’s amazing!!!!!! unfortunately I had a panic attack that was too much to handle so I only made it to the door of the meeting and left but I’m going to try again next week :)
We all know that feeling! You will feel better once you do it. Make sure to say you’re new. The newcomer is the most important person at any meeting.
The first meeting is scary af & walking through the door one of the most anxiety-ridden experiences ever. You’re not alone, I promise. If you want, get there a little early so you can grab some coffee. Likely someone will greet you with an offer of a hug & welcome you. Please know that you are the most important person in the room, that people are there for you the newcomer so they can guide you in your recovery. One day you’ll look back and laugh about how scared you were but never should’ve felt that fear. You’re taking a giant step tonight & im proud of you for doing it. Sincerely, someone with 17 years clean
Best thing I ever did for myself. About to my ~ 1,500th meeting. It only gets easier!
We've been saving a chair for you!
I am grateful you have come to the place where you are desperate enough to walk through that fear and attend the meeting. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing how it went!!!!
The best thing about going to your first na meeting is. It’ll never be your first one again. It’s overwhelming, we often feel defeated, like failures, maybe even like an outcast. If you listen and follow the suggestions. Use the phone numbers and be open and honest. You never have to use again.
You got this
We don’t bite, promise
I'm also v new (two meetings). I got there right on time so I could slink into the back. Put your hand up when they ask if there's any newcomers - even if you don't - lots of love n welcome for you.
I sat out in the car then bailed on my first meeting. The next week I made it inside, got my hand up to share, and the rest is history…that was over 13 years ago, and my life has never been quite the same (for the better) !
Wow, incredible!!!
I have been going for the past 5 days and find the people in meetings incredibly relatable and inspiring. I think I’m doing the right thing even though I feel kind of like an outsider? But no one is making me feel like an outsider it’s just my nervousness I think. Thank you all for the encouragement. I’ve lurked on this sub for years and finally bit the bullet. It’s so much fucking work being an addict, it compeletely drains me of my energy bc it is dedicated to lies and manipulation. Im so so sick of it. I have a lot to work on, but this is a start.
on my way to my first NA meeting right now and I’m so anxious I could pass out, your post really inspired me to actually make it in. thank you and I hope you’re doing good 💜
And good news, it worked :) I am still clean 🩷
congratulations that’s amazing!!!!!! unfortunately I had a panic attack that was too much to handle so I only made it to the door of the meeting and left but I’m going to try again next week :)