AA meetings

[nomoreever]

I've finally admitted I have a drinking problem and am attending my first ever as meetinghouse Monday.
I'm so worried and upset about going but at the same time very 'eager' to go as I know the help and support will be great and I really. Really want to stop going down this downwards spiral I'm on.
Was hoping someone could give me any advice or support on what will happen at my meeting please.

Anyone?

Aa meeting* not meeting house.

Hopeful bump

Hi - I don't have any advice but just wanted to say well done for taking this step and I wish you the very best with your first meeting

Well done for taking this step.

I’ve not been myself, but have people close who have.

From what I understand, you are under absolutely no pressure at all. There will be friendly people to talk to. You don’t have to stay for the whole thing.

If you are really anxious, there is a telephone number you can ring. They will then put you in touch with someone in your area you can chat to/meet with first, or they can meet you outside the meeting.

All the best.

A family member just went to an NA meeting.

They said everyone had five minutes to say something and they read some things. There were two volunteer facilitators. Everyone was friendly. They didn't get a chance to speak though as they were late

I'm sure it'll be fine, you will be not be the only new person. Best wishes.

Hi there, @nomoreever - just bobbing on here to let you know that we've moved this over to Alcohol Support as requested. Best of luck.

Hello nomoreever
I'm a regular at AA. I didn't want to go either the first time, and every person you meet tomorrow will have had that first meeting, too.
AA is known as 'the fellowship' - and that is exactly what it is.
The people you meet tomorrow will know exactly what you're going through in a way that friends and family (even with their best intentions) will never quite understand.
I don't know where you are based, but I hope I can reassure you that whoever you meet tomorrow will want to help you and support you.
If you are really nervous, you can ring the helpline (0800 9177 650) and ask to be put in touch with someone who will be able to go to the meeting with you. It's no bother, and the lady who contacts you will be there to 'hold your hand'.(I'm presuming you are female, too. If you're male, another man will get in touch)
Meetings generally follow the same format. The chair will welcome everyone and there may be some readings, then the meeting is open for sharing. Noone is obliged to share, but other people will share on anything relating to alcohol. Newcomers are always warmly welcomed.
Make sure you get some phone numbers from ladies (or gents if you're a man), and you've done the hardest bit
Try not to worry - easier said than done, I know!
Go at it with an open mind. You'll hear talk of 'God' or Higher Power, which puts some people off from the get go. Try to be open minded and just take what you can from the meeting.
I do hope you go!! It's difficult to imagine how it's possible to get well when you're in the middle of the torment but AA - and the wonderful people who attend AA meetings - have helped me so much over the years. Good luck and if there is anything you want to ask or anything I can do to help, please send me a DM.
I wish you well x

Hello NoMore - did you make it to your meeting? I have just been to my 6th AA meet and 12 days sober
Sorry I missed your thread. Hope you are doing well x

@nomoreever @IronNeonClasp - how are you getting on?

Building myself up to go to my first meeting today.