Those sober through a program (AA/NA) How do you deal with the anxiety that sets in after qualifying? Been sober a year, qualified a few times, but man the after still feels like my first time sharing

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I get in my head. But I try to remember that I’m not there for me, I’m there to be helpful to others. And if I may have been helpful, that’s all that matters.

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It’s not all about me???
Lol thanks for that reminder

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Try to be honest. Don’t need to entertain. And remember: they’re all thinking about themselves.

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You are not alone! My day counting buddies and I called it “Share Shame!” 😊. I’ve been sober for decades and sometimes I still get it. But RGA1 is right. It’s all about showing others how AA works for you, and you’ll always help someone no matter how you feel afterwards. Also, I’ve found over the years that the people who speak the most eloquently and have a talent to really move me aren’t always the best IRL. So I comfort myself w that, haha.

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This is really helpful. Thank you 😊

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