Adapting to Group Therapy, I have been going to AA off and on for over 20 years and I always go back out I know now this isn't a option, I don't have the desire to drink. But I cant re;late well to the Group I just want to say what I have to say and leave or Go outside and talk to someone am Bi Polar and I have a VA Case Manager that has been helping me over the last year and a half so, I dont have a AA sponsor because I do have Valid Rape and MALE Abuse Issues I am looking for a female sponsor or someone their I can trust 2 of the temp male sponsors I had told some details of my mental Health to other people in the Group. Both In AA and NA I just came back to AA hoping to make a new start. Right now for a few weeks I am not supposed to drive due to an increase in Pain Meds Percocet and up to 20mg a day Methadone I have severe Osteoarthritis in my hips and my back and even when I do drive it is not over a long distance lets say I don't drive over 100 miles with out stopping I haven't been going anywhere lately I'm home to day Christmas Day Alone.
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(((Frank)))
Sorry to hear about Christmas Day alone.
Check out these websites for the AA stuff, and ask about an online sponsor that you can contact by email or phone, instead of doing the meetings, if that physically hurts you...
http://www.aa.org/en_site_map.cfm
http://www.aa.org/en_services_for_members.cfm
http://www.aa.org/en_information_aa.cfm?PageID=162
http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=ytff1-&p=alcoholics%20anonymous%20sponsors&ei=UTF-8
Hello Frank. I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with all of these issues at this time. There are many other groups that may be in your area such as NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)or DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance). One of the reasons you may feel awkward, going to groups is because of the abuse and military issues, which a lot of people have a hard time talking about and being compassionate about. Many Mental health facilities or treatment canters offer therapy for veterans and patrons of the military to give veterans an understanding and confidential place to express their feelings and interests. At this time I am not sure of any except through veterans, or mental health, but your mental health provider may be able to send you to the appropriate group for the support you need. There is a chat here at Psych Central in the AM and the PM that I attend, and you are more than welcome to come and chat confidentially in chat when people are available for chat. Take care and good day. Soidhonia